Estates Project Manager (m/w/d)

Join us to transform today's energy challenges into sustainable solutions for tomorrow, and make a difference for our planet and future generations.

You will play an important role in

• Convey a positive image of the company and represent Boralex in accordance with its values
• Secure negotiated property agreements within commercial constraints of the project and enable the development, construction and operation of all projects with a focus on reducing whole life cycle costs
• Engage with potential new landowners and act as point of contact with the appointed land agent and legal advisor for all onshore property agreements
• Implement the site finding strategy to grow and maintain the pipeline of future UK projects
• Identify all the required property agreements for a project, such as Option & Lease, Access, Wayleave, Easement and HMP agreements (further referred to as 'the agreements')
• Negotiate appropriate terms which balance risk, quality and cost commensurate with the need of the project and within the internal parameters set
• Translate the requirements under the signed project agreements into the wider business operation, ensure a good handover to the project manager and financial administration in order to make sure that the requirements under the signed project agreements are adhered to
• Provide property advice to the Project teams
• Develop positive relationships with landowners, landowner's solicitors and agents to maintain existing opportunities and seek new opportunities through network of contacts
• Manage the property transaction process within the framework of the overall project programme
• Instruct and manage external solicitors and agents
• Maintain an awareness of market rates, trends and influencing factors and devise a strategy to ensure our commercial offering is competitive in the market and appropriate returns are delivered
• Ensure internal approvals are obtained for all property documents
• Develop and maintain a healthy and safe work environment and demonstrate a strong leadership in health and safety
• Support the development of their skills by CPD and other studies

To succeed in this position, you need

• Understanding of legal agreements, ideally within renewable energy sector.
• Understanding of the commercial terms as applicable in the renewable energy industry
• Computer literate (Excel, MS project)
• Capable of leading in negotiations
• Commercial and legal sensitivity
• A Degree in Estates Management or equivalent field of expertise
• MRICS or working towards RICS membership (general practice, energy, infrastructure or rural)