Land Acquisition Manager

Head of SR2 Clean Energy 🔋 Renewable Energy Headhunting ⚡

Land Acquisition Manager (m/f/d) – Solar & Battery Storage (BESS)

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South, Germany | Hybrid / Remote Options

We are supporting a well‑established, international renewable energy developer as they continue to expand their utility‑scale solar and battery storage (BESS) portfolio in Germany
.

This is a key front‑end role focused on securing land and enabling project development
, working closely with development, legal, and technical teams to move projects from early‑stage identification through to execution.

• Identify and evaluate suitable sites for utility‑scale solar and battery storage projects
• Conduct high‑level feasibility and approval assessments
• Lead negotiations with landowners and stakeholders for land acquisition, lease, or option agreements
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, authorities, and planning partners
• Collaborate with internal development, legal, and technical teams to ensure smooth project progress
• Support ongoing development projects throughout the lifecycle
• Apply market and industry knowledge to support pipeline growth

• Several years of experience in land acquisition, land negotiation, or real estate
  , ideally within renewables or infrastructure
• Strong understanding of site assessment and feasibility
• Confident negotiator with excellent stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working independently with a high level of responsibility
• Fluent in German
  ;
  English is a strong advantage
• Experience with GIS and/or CAD tools
• Willingness to travel as required

• A key role in a growing renewable energy platform
• High level of autonomy and impact on project success
• Collaborative, flat hierarchy and supportive team environment
• International project exposure
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working model
• Competitive compensation package

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in the energy transition
, directly enabling the development of large‑scale solar and battery storage projects across Germany.