Land Scout - Spain
Department: Development
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Spain
Reporting To: Toni Martinez
Compensation: €50,000 - €70,000 / year
DescriptionA bit about Field
Field develops, constructs, and operates renewable infrastructure projects globally. We hold a robust portfolio of BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects in the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany, backed by solid financial supportWe are a diverse group with varying backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a wide range of skills and knowledge. Our team boasts experience in building multi-billion-dollar technology startups and energy companies, coupled with deep expertise in energy markets. Join our dynamic team composed of enthusiastic, curious, and entrepreneurial individuals committed to making a significant impact. Together, we'll demonstrate that batteries are a fully viable part of our energy infrastructure, not just in the distant future but right now. We have ambitious plans to become Europe's leading clean energy company in the coming years, gradually expanding beyond batteries into new asset types.
Key ResponsibilitiesYour Mission
This 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 responsibilities include:
Identifying suitable sites for our developments by:
* Screening inbound approaches to Field from landowners who have the appetite for a project on their land
* Having a great network of agents that bring opportunities to you
* 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
* 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.
* Identifying the number of third parties that would be involved in wayleaves, easements and servitudes for services
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 & ExpertiseA bit about you
* You enjoy ‘getting out there’ and negotiating with landowners to make a deal happen - knowing that resilience pays off
* You’ve got the vision to picture a development from inception - you’ll be one of the first members of the team so you’ll be helping to build our ways of working
* You’re an open, clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively to solve problems - there are no ‘lone wolves’ at Field, we’re all in this together
* You’re very organised - you’ll be working on lots of things at once, so you’ll need to have tried and tested methods for keeping on top of a busy and varied workload
* You’re enthusiastic and curious about the energy storage industry
Essential
* You must be based in the North of Spain 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
Desirable
* Understanding and experience of the Town Planning process
* Native Spanish, fluent in English
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law or a similar field
Job BenefitsSalary: €50,000 - €70,000
We’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. You’ll be awarded shares when you join, which will vest over four years - and as the business grows in size and value, so will your shares!Other benefits include
* Up to 10% company wide bonus based on company performance
* 23 days Annual Leave plus public holidays
* €2,000 annual learning & development budget to spend on whatever best supports your growth
* 1 Month a year ‘work from anywhere in the world’ policy
* Green leave: paid time off to do something good for the environment
* Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources
* A beautiful office in Barcelona with Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)
* Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday
* Global gatherings with Summer and Winter away days
* Funded team fun with events like team lunches, after work socials and quarterly get togethers
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