Origination SpecialistDepartment: DevelopmentEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: SpainReporting To: Toni MartinezCompensation: £50,000 - £70,000 / yearDescriptionThis is a newly created position within the team, driven by the ongoing growth of our project portfolio in Spain and the progress of projects throughout their development lifecycle. As land scout specialist, you will be responsible for the real estate activities required to develop the Spanish battery market.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentifying suitable sites for our developments by:
Understanding access and connection capacity available in the electrical grid, technical/environmental territorial regulations, and urban aspects to spot a potential new location before others do.
Using the land registry, planning portals and other sources to identify parcels of land that may be suitable for development and haven't already been progressed by another party
Identifying the number of third parties that would be involved in wayleaves, easements and servitudes for services
Having a great network of agents that bring opportunities to you
Screening inbound approaches to Field from landowners who have the appetite for a project on their land
Screening prospective sites from a planning perspective by:
Using publicly available and commercial tools to assess key environmental constraints and designations
Assessing physical constraints including, but not limited to, topography, noise, access, drainage visual impact, and buried and above ground services
Commissioning third-party planning appraisals and environmental assessments as required
Undertaking site visits to familiarise yourself with the situation on the ground and to truth desktop assessments
Engaging with land and estate owners to agree Heads of Terms by:
Utilising a range of tools and following your nose to find landowner details to make initial contact
Arranging onsite meetings to introduce yourself, Field and the idea of a project
Selling Field as a business and brand to gain an advantage over the competition in competitive land situations
Preparing and circulating heads of terms and associated plans
Negotiating heads of terms with agents and/or landowners, often in person
Supporting our legal team in converting HoTs to Options by:
Regularly meeting landowners to build and maintain a good relationship
Negotiating commercial points landowners, agents and solicitors as they arise
Understanding and using commercial clauses to protect Field from a property and project delivery perspective
"Moving fast' and incentivising the stakeholder supply chain where appropriate
Engaging land and estate owners to agree easements/servitudes for services by;
Following similar processes to those outlined above
Addressing key concerns and sticking points and finding solutions
Taking a commercially minded and pragmatic approach to your negotiations
Transparently reporting progress back to the wider business by:
Maintaining a high level of organisation
Using Field's processes
Concisely translating technical details to a wider non-technical audience when required
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
You must be based in Andalucia and have a driver's licence, with the willingness to travel throughout Spain as required
You know how to identify the best sites - you know what factors to consider when reviewing possible development locations
Experience and knowledge of negotiating Heads of Terms and Option & Lease documents;
Experience and knowledge of land legal processes so you can guide a sale process from start to finish
Proven track record in securing sites - you know how to get a sale across the line
Understanding and experience of the development of renewable energy infrastructure - you don't need to know a lot about battery storage (we'll teach you that!), but experience in wind or solar developments is a must
Knowledge of key risks to development success, along with the experience to help us minimise these
Job BenefitsWe offer a competitive remuneration package, including an employee share scheme that rewards all employees for the company's growth.Salary: €50,000 - €70,000Other benefits include:
Up to a 10% bonus based on company performance
23 labour days as vacation days
Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)
Green leave: Paid time off to contribute positively to the environment
Spill: Our mental health benefit that allows every Fielder equal and unrestricted access to therapy and resources
Annual budget of 2,000 EUR for training and development, investable in what best aids your growth.
"Work from anywhere in the world" policy for one month per year.
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