Land Manager - 18 month FTC

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Company Description

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have 6000 employees in 20 countries. We have been making clean energy possible for over 125 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.

Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution - we believe it must be the solution.

Job Description

Statkraft has a significant and growing development portfolio. We have high ambitions for growth in wind, solar, grid services and hydrogen in the UK and need an experienced Land Manager to join an established Land Team to deliver these projects.

Your role:

As a Land Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Manage, negotiate, and secure land rights for defined onshore wind, solar, grid services and hydrogen projects, working across the portfolio;
• Run tender processes and manage external consultants/ contractors, land agents and legal advisers (in conjunction with the Statkraft legal and procurement teams);
• Ensure internal approvals are obtained for all property documents;
• Assist with any due diligence activity on land matters in relation to any acquisition and/ or sale opportunities;
• Support the technology project teams and wider business on all aspects of land issues and associated matters as required;
• Maintain industry knowledge on relevant wider issues by various means, including event attendance, consultation responses and industry representation; and
• Partake in regular UK and some international travel.

Qualifications

• University degree within a relevant field relating to law, land and property
• 3 - 4 years PQE in a relevant role, with good industry knowledge and experience of property law together including specialist knowledge working with land agreements within the renewable energy sector and reviewing and interpreting maps and plans
• Organised, practical, self-starter with the ability to cope with multiple projects, competing demands and deliver high quality results on time
• Strong collaboration, influencing and relationship-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and high level of attention-to-detail
• A pro-active approach to problem solving
• Confident, personable and keen to work in a dynamic team environment

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose - meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you'll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
• A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background
• Hybrid working - You will be required in our offices 3 days per week.
• Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.