Land Manager

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 16GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.

About the Role 

Base Location: Flexible Ireland

Salary: £ Market competitive + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

SSE Renewables Onshore Origination, Land and Estates team are crucial to our success in meeting our net zero transition targets. We have very ambitious goals, and to ensure we achieve these, we are looking for talented, passionate and innovative Land Managers to join the growing team.

You will be directly involved in the growth of our Irish portfolios, primarily for Onshore Wind, but also for Solar and Battery Energy Storage and Hydro, in the UK and Ireland; coming into a team offering excellent career development opportunities as our international portfolio expands.

Some of your main accountabilities as Land Manager will include;

• Providing a variety of land services in key areas such as commercial and contract negotiations, dispute resolution, consultant management, acquisition, joint ventures, land management and due diligence.
• Developing and maintaining a strong network of contacts consisting of landowners, land agents, solicitors, consultants, local authorities, consultees, industry bodies and communities.
• Managing the timely delivery of all land agreements and land rights required for projects throughout the development and construction.
• Ensuring the transparency of deliverables and risks with internal stakeholders.
• Providing advice across multiple business areas on organic growth, repowering, life extension, hybridisation and co-location.

What do I need?

You’re not required to have a background in renewables to be considered for this role, however a relevant understanding of and interest in the renewables landscape in the Ireland is desirable. We welcome applications from those with transferable skills in some or all of the following;     

• Prior experience of land management across both rural and commercial sectors.
• Good working knowledge of relevant Landlord and Tenant legislation.
• Experience in the negotiation of leases, options, land acquisition, easements and wayleaves.
• Previous planning and development experience of projects involving multiple land ownership.
• The ability to identify land and planning related risks and develop proposals to mitigate them to secure deliverable

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact douglas.mcallister@sse.com / 01738 275199.

EXTERNAL: Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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