Land Manager

Job Description

OX2 is a leader in renewable energy, driving the transition to a 100% sustainable energy sector. With over 2 GW of wind energy projects built and 900 MW under construction, OX2 is at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a Land Manager at OX2, you will be responsible for securing and managing land rights for wind, photovoltaic (PV), and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under development in Italy. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth land acquisition processes, manage agreements, and ensure the timely and effective execution of land-related tasks. This role requires strong negotiation skills, a systematic approach, and the ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with the development team.

Key Responsibilities

• Secure land rights: Manage the process of securing land rights for wind, PV, and BESS projects to allow for planning, permitting, construction, operation, and maintenance.
• Engage with landowners: Contact landowners, arrange meetings, negotiate agreements, and ensure that all agreements are signed and legally binding.
• Manage expropriation procedures: When necessary, handle public expropriation procedures to secure project land rights.
• Data management: Ensure that land agreements and landowner information are entered, stored, and regularly updated in OX2’s internal Land Management Support System.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships: Keep landowners informed throughout all project phases, addressing any questions or concerns they may have.
• Due diligence: Conduct due diligence on land acquisition for potential projects, including preparing cost calculations for land agreements.
• Produce documentation: Collaborate with GIS Engineers to produce maps and ensure required documentation is updated and stored in data rooms.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other project team members and the land management team while maintaining an independent work style.

Qualifications

• Personal Attributes:

  • A proactive, detail-oriented, and systematic approach to managing multiple projects and tasks.
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain solid relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teams.

• Professional Experience and Education:

  • Applicable education, such as Real Estate, Law, or Environmental Engineering.
  • Several years of experience in a similar role, within renewable energy projects (wind, solar, or storage) and proven track record.
  • Experience with land management, contract negotiation, and land acquisition processes.
  • Familiarity with GIS (Geographical Information Systems) is a plus.
  • Fluent in Italian and English, both written and spoken.
  • Strong experience handling contracts and managing land agreements.

Why OX2?

Join an international team at the forefront of the renewable energy transition. At OX2, you will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful sustainable energy projects while enjoying professional development opportunities, a competitive salary, and flexible working arrangements. Be part of an organization that is driving change in the energy sector and making a real difference for a sustainable future.