Land Manager

Benefits Healthy Commission Scheme Wide benefits package Company car The Company OXBO are working with one of the UK's leading Solar & BESS Developers to help them add a Land Acquisition Specialist/Rural Surveyor to their team. The purpose of this role will be Business Development with the aim of acquiring new land to develop utility scale solar farms on. This is a remote role for a candidate based in the Midlands/North England with frequent travel to site required. You will be a personable individual comfortable with cold calling/sales and with a track record of maintaining relationships with farmers and landowners. Responsibilities Develop and maintain strong relationships with farmers and landowners, understanding their needs and concerns. Conduct cold calls and outreach to potential landowners to identify opportunities for solar and battery project development. Persuasively present the benefits of leasing land for solar and battery energy development to landowners. Negotiate land leases, ensuring a win-win outcome for both parties. Conduct site assessments and due diligence, considering environmental and zoning factors. Prepare initial proposals for solar or battery projects, including basic site assessments and feasibility studies. Coordinate with internal teams, including project development, engineering, and finance, to ensure seamless land acquisition. Manage documentation and maintain detailed records of all land information. Work with legal teams to ensure compliance with regulations. Attend community meetings and public hearings as needed to support land acquisition efforts. Represent the company at external events. Requirements Proven experience in sales, land acquisition, real estate, or farming. Knowledge of farming practices and the agricultural industry. Strong cold calling and sales skills, with a persuasive and confident communication style. Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills. Experience with reviewing and understanding mapping or GIS information. Ability to understand and interpret contracts and legal documents. Familiarity with planning constraints, including but not limited to flood areas, AONB, public rights of way, environmental regulations, and land use planning. Technical competence to prepare initial proposals for solar or battery projects. A fast learner and genuinely keen to develop a career within Renewable Energy. Highly self-motivated and able to work independently. Excellent IT skills, including CRM tool use, workflow process and expenses software. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Valid driver's license and ability to drive a company vehicle to target areas. Able to work in the UK on a long-term basis without sponsorship.