Description
About RES
RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company with over a 23GW portfolio and the expertise to develop, engineer, construct, finance, and operate projects around the globe and is active in a range of energy technologies including onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution. RES is also responsible for the operational asset management of over 12GW on behalf of Clients.
We are driven by our vision to create a future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy. We are proud of the 21 million tonnes of carbon offset each year by our global portfolio of renewable energy projects and we are proud of the people that developed and built them.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Land Acquisition Manager to work as part of the RES Australia wind, solar and storage development teams. This role will be responsible to plan and acquire land for renewable energy projects, particularly for grid connections & you will be involved in the acquisition of linear infrastructure i.e transmission lines.
The role requires travel to various sites, as it involves field work.
Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Lead the negotiation and security of appropriate property rights for the Company’s renewable energy developments with a focus on securing land required for grid connections.
- Supporting the land acquisition team in securing land for main project sites.
- Find practical solutions to resolve landowner concerns and build comfort.
- Liaising with and providing instructions to internal and external solicitors and agents.
- Supporting the due diligence and financial close process for all aspects of property.
- Supporting new sites selection work from a property perspective, primarily the development of land which might be required for a grid connection.
- Maintaining the company land templates and supporting the development of new documents as required.
- Managing the internal approval and document control process for property agreements.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
- A high level of working knowledge of relevant property law and documentation.
- Quickly building rapport with rural landowners, over the phone and in person
- Experience of budgetary and risk management.
- Experience in the acquisition of linear infrastructure (i.e. transmission lines, gas pipelines, rail and/or road) is highly preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, experience with GIS software is desirable.
- Knowledge of renewables, specifically wind and solar energy or conventional power generation is preferred, but not essential, if transferable skills can be demonstrated.
- Flexibility to travel throughout Australia
- Current driver’s license as it imvolves field job.
What we offer
At RES you can expect to join a warm and welcoming team in a business that wants you to succeed. Employee satisfaction is of paramount importance, and we show this through a wide range of benefits which includes:
- A competitive bonus.
- Genuine flexible working.
- Generous and gender-neutral parental leave.
- 25 days leave (including the ability to swap cultural days of significance)
- Annual skin checks.
- Flu vaccinations.
- eye care
- Professional trade subscriptions.
- Class Pass membership ($40 a month).
- 4 paid volunteer days, and charity matching.
We are also dedicated to the personal and professional development of our employees via training and development opportunities and sponsored education.
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Culture of Care for our People, Our Planet, and Our Product
In joining RES, you chose to become part of an organisation built on a long history of operational excellence and care. We have always cared about our employee’s safety, wellbeing, and personal growth. We truly value and respect the individual contributions of our people and believe that diversity provides an important range of perspectives. A fair and inclusive culture makes us stronger. Our culture of care and inclusion extends to the environment and to external communities, stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and the carbon footprint we leave.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, relation, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.RES is a LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer and Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace.
RES acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their ongoing connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Elders past and present and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Please let me know if you have any special requirements or need any sort of assistance during the interview.
Recruiting Process
This role will be advertised internally for one week to internal applicants and referrals. If no suitable candidates are sourced, the role will then be advertised externally for four weeks.We will contact the candidates after the four-week period.
Note: This role does not provide sponsorship; we welcome applications from candidates who have full work rights.
