Land Acquisition Manager - Germany

Elgin Values

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.

Job Description

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 in Ulm, Germany, we are looking for a dedicated Land Acquisition Manager to join our team.

What You Will Do

1. Develop, review, and maintain an origination strategy that considers the key activities required to deliver solar farms and BESS projects;
2. Identify, appraise, and secure suitable renewable energy development opportunities;
3. 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;
4. Ensure that land right negotiations are conducted in a manner consistent with the values and goals of Elgin;
5. Establish and safeguard key relationships with landowners, agents, and consultants;
6. Contribute to securing satisfactory project opportunities and collaborate closely with our grid, operations, and planning teams;
7. Manage a diverse range of land-related opportunities and act as the primary point of contact for those opportunities;
8. Provide other energy-related development support and advice to the company’s wider activities, goals, and objectives;
9. See your ideas come to reality.

Your Profile

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

About Us

Elgin is a leading international solar & storage company, bringing projects from origination through development to energisation. The company has a portfolio of projects in late-stage development totaling 15GW+ across four key markets: the UK, Australia, Ireland, and Germany.

Elgin Energy is an entrepreneurial business with a strong culture, pipeline, and future growth trajectory. The company has expanded internationally over the last 15 years with over 115 professionals located in its London, Dublin, Munich, Madrid, and Sydney offices. Elgin has a 98% success rate through planning across all its markets. Please visit our website to learn more: www.elgin.com or check out our LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elgin-energy-limited/