Overview Land Scout - Spain
Department: Development
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Spain
Reporting To: Toni Martinez
Compensation: €50,000 - €70,000 / year
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 support.
We 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.
Responsibilities Screening inbound approaches to Field from landowners who have the appetite for a project on their land
Maintaining a strong network of agents who bring opportunities
Using the land registry, planning portals and other sources to identify parcels of land suitable for development that haven’t already been progressed by another party
Understanding access and connection capacity in the electrical grid, technical/environmental territorial regulations, and urban considerations to spot a potential location before others
Identifying the number of third parties involved in wayleaves, easements and servitudes for services
Screening prospective sites from a planning perspective using publicly available and commercial tools to assess key environmental constraints and designations
Assessing physical constraints including topography, noise, access, drainage, visual impact, and buried/above-ground services
Commissioning third-party planning appraisals and environmental assessments as required
Undertaking site visits to familiarise yourself with the ground situation and perform desktop assessments
Engaging with land and estate owners to agree Heads of Terms (HoTs)
Utilising a range of tools to locate landowner details and initiate contact
Arranging onsite meetings to introduce Field and project ideas
Positioning Field as a business and brand to gain advantage in competitive land scenarios
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
Regularly meeting landowners to build and maintain relationships
Negotiating commercial points with 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
Following similar processes to those outlined above
Addressing key concerns and finding pragmatic solutions
Taking a commercially minded approach to negotiations
Transparently reporting progress back to the wider business
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 A bit about you
You enjoy negotiating with landowners to make deals happen, with resilience
You can picture a development from inception and will help shape our ways of working
You are an open, clear communicator who enjoys collaborative problem solving
You are highly organised and can manage multiple tasks with proven methods
You are 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 willingness to travel throughout Spain
You know how to identify the best sites and what factors to consider when reviewing development locations
Experience and knowledge of negotiating Heads of Terms and Option & Lease documents
Experience and knowledge of land legal processes to guide a sale from start to finish
Proven track record in securing sites
Understanding and experience of renewable energy infrastructure development; experience in wind or solar is essential
Knowledge of key risks to development success and how to minimise them
Desirable Understanding and experience of the Town Planning process
Native Spanish, fluent in English
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Law or a related field
Job Benefits Salary : €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 Up to 10% company-wide bonus based on company performance
23 days Annual Leave plus public holidays
2,000 annual learning & development budget
1 Month a year ‘work from anywhere in the world’ policy
Green leave: paid time off to do something good for the environment
Spill: mental health benefit providing access to therapy and resources
A beautiful office in Barcelona with hybrid working
Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday
Global gatherings with summer and winter away days
Funded team events and socials
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