Land Specialist

Location:

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Job : R0001417

Nadara is a leading non‑utility generator of onshore wind energy in Europe, focused on long‑term sustainable growth through asset acquisition, unrivalled know‑how in asset management and operation and conscious ESG choices.

Nadara is part of a portfolio of renewable and other companies owned by the Infrastructure Investment Fund and advised by JP Morgan Asset Management, with a long‑term outlook on ownership, operation and growth driven by stakeholder needs.

This role will sit within Nadara’s Growth department, providing market leading expertise in the following areas:

• Growth
• Origination of greenfield development projects, securing exclusivity and land rights for new wind, solar and energy storage sites.
• Negotiating viable and cost‑effective land deals that allow existing portfolio projects to reach their full potential by life extension, repower or wind farm extension, as well as co‑location of solar and battery.
• Building strong relationships with landowners and tenant farmers to ensure all stakeholders have an understanding of project progress and agreement terms.
• Providing expertise on land and property law in relation to renewable projects.
• Commercial understanding of business needs with regards to land agreements and viability of renewable projects.
• Familiarity with and able to understand farming and forestry economics and regulations.
• Property Management
• Providing advice to the wider business, including the legal and asset management teams regarding land agreements, 3rd party access, crossing and other interface agreements on existing renewable energy sites.
• Working with the Finance Team to process rent reviews and landowner payment instructions.
• Advising on sustainable land management practices.
• Advising the Asset Management and Compliance teams on the management of Nadara’s owned assets including strategic management advice.

• Representing Nadara professionally, establishing and maintaining good relationships with landowners, tenant farmers, land managers or others who own and manage land to ensure they are well informed of developments and progress.
• Delivering land rights and any associated matters across the development pipeline.
• Recording of discussions with landowners or their representatives noting issues and seeking resolution as they arise.
• Liaising with and managing the work of in‑house and external lawyers and accountants in respect of new and existing land agreements.
• Attending any necessary consultations and meetings with stakeholder groups.
• Advising Nadara how best to manage land assets including responsibilities and obligations.
• Providing professional advice on how emerging renewable energy regulations and practices may affect land strategies.
• Support wider business with response to queries associated with growth team project progression.

• Team working and unification of ideas and strategy.
• Clear and precise communicator.
• Critical and analytical thinking.
• Ability to persuade and build a consensus.

• Detailed understanding of the technical tools for wind, solar and battery design.
• High level of commercial awareness.
• UK onshore wind / solar development experience.
• Degree or equivalent.
• Membership of a professional organisation such as RICS or CAAV, or the desire to work towards qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite and Project Management tools.

Expected to attend site visits across the UK as required.

At Nadara, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow.

Our rewards package reflects that commitment, including flexible ways of working, continuous learning and development opportunities, and initiatives focused on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

We recognise effort and dedication, and we make sure it’s matched with fair pay and meaningful benefits – join us and be part of an international renewable energy company that invests in both your personal and professional growth.