Land Manager and Origination Lead - Onshore Energy

Job Title: Land Manager and Origination Lead - Onshore Energy

Location: Aberdeen

Reporting to: Onshore Development Director

Number of Roles Available: 1

Company Overview

Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK's Clean Energy Future.

At GBE, we're not just building an energy company - we're shaping the future of the UK's energy landscape.

Our mission is clear:

Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects
Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership

We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter - from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives.

Joining GBE means:

Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition
Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment
Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About the Role

Great British Energy is looking for a Land Manager and Origination Lead to join our GBE Onshore Energy Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Land Strategy & Delivery

Develop and deliver land acquisition and management strategies for development projects
Lead negotiations with landowners, occupiers, agents, and statutory bodies
Secure land rights through voluntary agreements, options, leases, wayleaves, easements, or compulsory purchase where required
Manage land-related risks, constraints, and dependencies affecting programme and cost
Provide advice to the Investment Team as they consider acquisitions

Legal & Commercial Management

Instruct and manage external solicitors, surveyors, and land agents
Oversee drafting and execution of land agreements
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, and governance frameworks
Manage, in conjunction with the Development and Project Management Teams, land budgets, compensation, and valuations

Stakeholder Engagement

Act as the senior point of contact for landowners, local authorities, community forums and statutory consultees
Represent the organisation in meetings, negotiations, and public engagement forums
Maintain positive, professional relationships to enable project delivery and minimise disputes

Leadership & Team Management

Build internal capability and support recruitment and onboarding
In due course, set priorities, manage workloads, and ensure high-quality outputs
Contribute to organisational land policy, standards, and best practice

Cross-Functional Working

Work closely with GIS, and project management teams
Support business cases, consent applications, and programme approvals

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

Significant experience in a senior land, estates, or property role within energy, infrastructure, utilities, development, or the public sector
Experience working on nationally significant or complex projects is an advantage

Desirable:

Knowledge of UK planning and consenting regimes
Experience working in regulated or publicly accountable environments
Familiarity with GIS or land information systems
Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. estate management, surveying, planning, law) or equivalent experience
Chartered status (e.g. MRICS / FRICS)

Personal Qualities

Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively
Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

Competitive base salary
Performance-related bonus scheme
Excellent pension scheme
4x salary life assurance
Group income protection
38 days annual leave
Flexible working arrangements
Ongoing professional development and training
Supportive, inclusive working environment