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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.

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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

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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