Our client a leading renewables company based in London currently have a requirement for a Land Acquisition Manager to join their team. Working as part of a highly motivated team and with specialist consultants and advisers to secure all property related agreements to enable the construction of large offshore wind farms. As well as supporting the Head of Finance and Commercial and the project team on commercial and contractual matters. The ideal candidate is professionally qualified and have experience with a successful track record in a related role and is now looking for an exciting opportunity within an entrepreneurial and fast-moving organisation.
Responsibilities:-
Understanding, promoting and adhering to all relevant health and safety regulations and policies in undertaking all activities.
Negotiate and secure land lease/purchase for onshore converter station, including management of land agents and liaison with property lawyers and technical advisers
Negotiate and secure crossing agreement options for offshore pipelines and cables as required, including liaison with property lawyers and technical advisers
Support Grid Connection Manager to project manage securing property agreements for onshore cable route(s), including management of land agents and liaison with property lawyers and technical advisers
Support Environment & Consents Manager with stakeholder negotiations with offshore Oil & Gas companies and negotiate any related commercial agreements
Provide ongoing support to the parent companies during customer engagement, including managing customer data room for secure information transfer
Support Commercial Manager with Company Secretarial and Incorporation activities
Administer projects development contracts and its implications on the financial standing of the organisation
Manage budget and programme for all property related matters
Key Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Have a professional qualification, preferably as a Chartered Surveyor with strong commercial ability.
Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Financial acumen, with evidence of commercial experience in delivering budgets on target.
Excellent knowledge of Health Safety and Environmental issues, able to interpret policy and legislation and implement across all working practices.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Accomplished presentation skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality on all matters
Results orientated
Entrepreneurial approach
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to work in a team, coordinate, manage and enthuse colleagues and consultants
Strong initiative and the ability to proactively identify required tasks
Ability to maintain sight of the ‘big picture’ and overarching objectives at all times
Good IT skills, including experience with MS Office
An organised approach to working, task prioritisation and time management
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