Land Development Surveyor - Renewable Energy

Description

As part of continued growth, the business is seeking a Land Development Surveyor to join its expanding development team. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you’ll play a key role in identifying, securing, and managing land opportunities for renewable energy and battery storage projects nationwide.

• Apply your land and property expertise to meaningful, sustainable projects.
• Negotiate Heads of Terms, leases, options, and easement agreements with landowners and their agents.
• Support the planning and feasibility stages of each site, coordinating with external planning consultants and internal technical teams.
• Work closely with legal advisers to finalise agreements efficiently and effectively.
• Source, appraise, and secure new land opportunities suitable for renewable energy and battery storage developments.
• Work closely with an experienced leadership team offering mentorship and career development.
• Maintain and extend existing agreements as projects progress.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, agents, local authorities, and utility companies.
• Support project sales, acquisitions, and due diligence activities as required.
• Represent the business professionally during meetings, site visits, and public consultations.
• Contribute to financial appraisals and commercial assessments for new and existing sites.
• Undertake initial land and grid feasibility assessments using GIS and digital mapping tools.
• Monitor project timelines, ensuring key land milestones are met.

Requirements

This is an excellent role for a qualified MRICS surveyor or experienced land professional looking to apply their skills to one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK. You’ll combine your land and property expertise with the opportunity to help deliver projects that have real environmental impact.

• Experience in renewable energy, battery storage, or solar project development.
• Understanding of grid connection and planning processes.
• MRICS-qualified (or equivalent experience in land development or estate management).
• Exposure to project transactions or M&A.
• Commercially minded, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage Heads of Terms and land agreements.
• Strong background in land acquisition, negotiation, and development—ideally with exposure to renewable energy, utilities, or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proficient in GIS or land appraisal tools (e.g., LandInsight, Promap).

Benefits

Salary: £40,000-£50,000pa

Inclusive Application Process

• Gain experience across the full project lifecycle—from land acquisition to project delivery and sale.
• Enjoy a collaborative, forward-thinking culture within a respected regional business.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance