Land and Origination Lead (GB)

Department: DevCon

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - Remote, Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Team leadership
  • Leading and managing a direct report, taking responsibility for the teams 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 Fields 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.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 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 planning, environmental and grid infrastructure considerations affecting site suitability
• Strong commercial acumen, including up-to-date knowledge of industry revenue/market data
• Ability to work autonomously 
• An established network of landowners, agents, consultants and industry contacts
• Full driving licence

Benefits

• Up to 10% Company wide bonus based on company performance 
• Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs) 
• £2,000 per year to spend on your professional development 
• Private medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members
• Company Pension with 8% Contribution 
• Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:
  • 6 months fully paid primary carer leave
  • 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave
  • 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
• Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London 
• 1 month work from anywhere, for those with a travel bug 
• 1 day green leave to do something good for the environment
• Free lunch once a week - a great way to get to know people in the wider team 
• Dog friendly office, feel free to bring your pooch along 
• Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources 
• Regular, optional team socials designed to be inclusive for everyone (not just the pub goers!)
• Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday

• Work for the team - We are friendly and approachable. We make time for each other, value diverse perspectives, and learn and grow together.
• Do it right - We prioritise doing things right, never cutting corners. Safety comes first, and we consider our impact on communities and the environment. We act with integrity always.
• Move fast - We’re doers. We take responsibility, deliver on promises, and get things done. FAST.
• Know your stuff - We’re curious self-starters, always learning, adapting, and improving. No question is too small. We own our growth.