Land Acquisition Manager - Germany

Core behavioural responsibilities for all employees
 

Agility	We Lead with Agility
Integrity	We Act with Integrity
Excellence	We Empower Excellence
Care	We Value Care

 
Integration of our four core values into our employment processes and frameworks allows Elgin to recognise and respect individual employees for their personal contributions to their roles, their colleagues, stakeholders, and ultimately to the renewable energy sector. We see sustainability as every employee’s responsibility and weaving sustainable practices into our values is paramount to the culture we seek to create.As we expand our operations into Germany, we are excited to offer unique opportunities for motivated and capable individuals to build their careers in a dynamic and forward-thinking company. This is a chance to be part of a team that is at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, working on projects that make a real difference to the environment and society.  
 
Join us and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of renewable energy. Together, we can achieve great things and contribute to a more sustainable world. Be part of a company that not only values your skills and expertise but also your well-being and personal growth.  
 
As a 100% remote home office role with headquarters Office in Ulm, Germany we are looking for a dedicated Land Acquisition Manager to join our team.   

What you will do: 

• Develop, review, and maintain an origination strategy that considers the key activities required to deliver solar farms and BESS projects; 
• Identify, appraise, and secure suitable renewable energy development opportunities  
• Manage, negotiate, and secure land option and lease agreements, including any other relevant property agreements, to facilitate the successful delivery, acquisition, or disposal of renewable energy and low-carbon projects; 
• Ensure that land right negotiations are conducted in a manner consistent with the values and goals of Elgin  
• Establish and safeguard key relationships with landowners, agents, consultants 
• Contribute to securing satisfactory project opportunities and collaborate closely with our grid, operations, and planning teams  
• Manage a diverse range of land-related opportunities and act as the primary point of contact for those opportunities 
• Provide other energy-related development support and advice to the company’s wider activities, goals and objectives;  
• See your ideas come to reality  

• A minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience as a land manager, identifying, negotiating, and securing land rights; 
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to influence effectively at all levels;  
• Extensive experience in negotiating and securing Exclusivity Agreements, Head of Terms, Options, Lease Agreements, and Easements 
• Ability to use GIS or other spatial environmental and planning software systems 
• In-depth knowledge of the agricultural landscape and a deep understanding of the German renewables market 
• A good understanding of the relevant permit procedures for solar and BESS projects  
• Willingness to present renewable energy projects to permitting committees and community meetings, with the support of the development team.  
• Fluency in German and English.