Land and Origination Lead (GB)

Your Mission As Land and Origination Lead, you will be responsible for securing all land agreements necessary to deliver Field's extensive portfolio of development and pre-construction battery projects, as well as originating new opportunities for novel technologies. This is a highly autonomous role that will call on a wide skillset - you'll need to balance strategic thinking, commercial acumen, operational rigour, landowner negotiation skills and team leadership. If you're looking for an exciting role, working on real projects across a secured portfolio, th What you’ll be doing Team leadership Leading and managing a direct report, taking responsibility for the team's overall delivery against targets; and Budget management, KPI monitoring and reporting. Strategic input on novel technologies, including: Scanning the development landscape to spot opportunities for what to develop next; Working autonomously to identify the commercial and land-related implications of novel and emerging technologies; and Assessing site and land suitability requirements specific to new technology types, and advising the wider business accordingly. Site identification and lead generation, including: Using up to date market knowledge to identify potential new development opportunities; Keeping abreast of developments in the transmission grid and connections application process to propose the best areas to try and secure a grid connection; Using detailed knowledge of planning, environmental and physical constraints to complete thorough site suitability and commercial viability assessments; and Applying land expertise to structure, negotiate and close land agreements. Landowner engagement, including: Applying strong communication skills to build relationships and negotiate with landowners, agents and solicitors; Demonstrating a deep understanding of the needs, concerns and priorities of landowners and their agents; and Actively fostering a wide network of external industry contacts, ensuring Field's reputation reflects positively across the market. Securing and closing land deals, including: Leading complex negotiations and using commercial clauses to protect Field from a property and project delivery perspective; Optimising contract terms and conditions to align with legal obligations, industry standards and company goals; Taking personal ownership of closing third party agreements — land options, easements, servitudes and other commercial arrangements — to keep projects moving into delivery; and Working autonomously to identify and resolve obstacles that could delay deal completion. Extensive experience leading land acquisition, origination or business development within BESS, renewables or a related infrastructure sector. You should be a prolific originator of good-value land deals. Proven ability to lead complex commercial negotiations and close third party deals independently Detailed, up to date knowledge of GB…