Land Acquisition Specialist

Land Acquisition Specialist

• Devise, manage & implement landowner negotiation strategies for large-scale development & energy infrastructure projects.
• Ensure on time delivery of all land agreements & rights for project development/construction.
• Manage complex agreements (options, leases, wayleaves, easements).
• Manage stakeholder & consultation obligations
• Represent company leading the negotiating of viable & cost-effective land deals that allow renewable energy projects to progress from start to finish
• Site selection through to agreed T&Cs to enable legal dept to prepare & finalise agreement.
• Pro-actively lead negotiations with landowners to secure the necessary agreements.
• Manage third-party independent valuation process.
• Establish good relationships with landowners, tenant farmers, land managers or others who own & manage land to ensure they are well informed of developments & progress.
• Directly introduce the project & provide the landowner with all the information available on the proposed development.
• Provide the landowner with information on agreements , the potential scale & type of infrastructure required on their land.
• Agree T&Cs including capturing any special conditions or requirements the landowner may have that streamlines the negotiation process.
• Meticulous electronic recording of discussions; noting issues & seeking resolution asap.
• Liaise with in-house & external lawyers, project managers, consultants & JV as required.
• Attend any necessary consultations & meetings with stakeholders' groups.
• Keep informed of how regulations & practices may affect land strategies.
• While agreements are being finalised, remain engaged with the landowners
• Maintain accurate, detailed records, of negotiation status & key risks.
• Ensure all engagement & acquisition activities are conducted in line with internal governance standards & delegated authority processes.
• Assist as required, joint venture of co-development agreement partners in acquiring third party land to deliver Renewable Energy Portfolio.
• Develop, in conjunction with a Renewable Team, effective project plans to ensure appropriate Mgt of engagement with landowners & other relevant stakeholders for proposed projects.
• Co-ordinate title investigations & ensure accurate records are kept.
• Liaise with legal dept to progress agreements through to execution.
• Ensure H&S & Environmental policies & all relevant EU & National policies & complied with

• Hons Degree (Level 8 FETAC) in Land Management, Agriculture, Business or equivalent.
• Min 6 years professional work exp from an agriculture, forestry, property project management background or related discipline.
• Familiarity with Irish Property Law & knowledge of the relevant documentation is essential.
• Experience of renewable energy projects & commercial understanding of business needs is required.
• Sound knowledge of sustainable land management practices & strong stakeholder management skills are highly desirable.
• Proven track record of successfully negotiating & concluding agreements with landowners is essential.
• Strong understanding of Land Acquisition processes, compensation & valuation principles, community relations best practice.
• The post will require a self-starting individual who can also work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Exp of the renewable energy sectors associated land agreements & project requirements will be highly advantageous.
• Excellent negotiating, influencing, presentation & communication skills.
• Resilient under pressure & able to manage sensitive issues diplomatically.
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of land management & actually have been negotiating & concluding land transactions.
• Understand new regulations that are likely to affect land use.
• Organised & detailed focus, with strong reporting skills.
• Capability to communicate technical information clearly & simply; interpretation of maps & land forms & collection & present information in a logical & organised manner.
• A full driving license & your own vehicle will be essential.
• Can work effectively & positively in a team environment.
• Excellent & effective time-management & ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong relationship & reputational management exp.
• Self-starter & flexible outside of normal hours.
• Competent with MS Office software packages.
• Exceptional communication & conversational skills, including conflict resolution, risk management, & managing complex issues.

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