Head of Land - DCO Solar & Storage - Private Equity
- Posted 16 September 2022
- Salary DOE + equity
- LocationUnited Kingdom
- Job type Permanent
- Contact NameNathan Quinn
Job description
Client
My client are a household name Private Equity firm who are looking for a Head of Land to manage the grid connections of their DCO Solar & Storage projects. They are planning a 5GW pipeline and the successful candidate will be given an equity stake in the business.
Purpose of Role
· Negotiate the acquisition of land for solar and energy storage projects
· Liaise with landowners, land agents and other key stakeholders
· Build and manage a network of trusted introducers and contacts
· Work closely with our legal advisors to complete Option and Lease agreements
· Negotiate and complete way leaves and other ancillary land agreements
· Help unblock issues surrounding complex land agreements and negotiations
· Help develop land-related strategy and business practices
· Facilitate communication and land-related requests between internal teams
· Liaise, appoint and review outputs of external consultants
· Review key documents such as Reports on Title prior to completion
Qualifications / Skills Sought:
· A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. surveying or land/estate management
· Extensive experience negotiating Heads of Terms, Options and Lease agreements
· Solid understanding of commercial activities in relation to property and land law
· Familiarity with the requirement funders have in relation to land agreements
· Experience in renewable energy and large infrastructure projects
· An excellent standard of verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure and with minimal supervision
· Demonstrable project management experience