Job Overview
We’re seeking a driven Land Acquisition Expert to identify and secure suitable greenfield & lower-grade agricultural land for utility-scale ground-mounted solar PV projects. You’ll own end-to-end land origination, stakeholder engagement, due diligence and negotiation, supporting our rapid renewable project pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Source, evaluate and prioritize viable greenfield land parcels for solar PV development, aligned with UK planning policy (NPPF, NPS EN-3) and grid access feasibility.
- Conduct site assessments, title reviews, environmental & topographical due diligence, and GIS analysis to validate site suitability.
- Build and nurture relationships with landowners, land agents, promoters and local stakeholders to secure project access.
- Negotiate and finalize commercial agreements: exclusivity, heads of terms, option agreements, leases, wayleaves and easements.
- Collaborate with planning, grid, engineering and project teams to advance sites through pre-development stages.
- Maintain a robust project pipeline, track progress and deliver regular reporting to leadership.
- Monitor UK renewable planning rules, land market trends and policy updates to inform acquisition strategy.
What We’re Looking For
- Executive: 1–3 years’ experience in land acquisition, real estate or renewable energy development; basic knowledge of UK land processes.
- Expert / Consultant: 3+ years’ track record securing land for UK ground-mounted solar / renewable projects; proven end-to-end delivery.
- Deep understanding of UK planning policy for solar farms, agricultural land hierarchy (BMV land guidelines) and grid connection basics.
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder management and contract coordination skills.
- Ability to conduct site visits, manage multiple projects and work independently.
- Full UK driving license and willingness to travel nationally.
- (Preferred) Experience with GIS tools, land due diligence or solar project development.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary + performance bonus & package aligned with UK renewable standards.
- Hybrid/remote working with clear career progression.
- Opportunity to shape high-impact solar projects supporting the UK’s net-zero goals.
- Global backing from ThunderSoft with a fast-growing, supportive UK team.
About WiseGlow UK
Backed by ThunderSoft—a global leader in intelligent systems—WiseGlow UK delivers integrated photovoltaic solutions to drive the UK’s net-zero transition. We target utility-scale ground-mounted and commercial solar projects, with a pipeline targeting 200+ MW of installed solar capacity by 2026. We’re now expanding our land team to source, assess and secure viable greenfield sites across the UK.
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