Land Manager and Origination Lead - Onshore Energy

About the Role

Great British Energy is looking for a Land Manager and Origination Lead to join our GBE Onshore Energy Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals.

• Develop and deliver land acquisition and management strategies for development projects
• Lead negotiations with landowners, occupiers, agents, and statutory bodies
• Secure land rights through voluntary agreements, options, leases, wayleaves, easements, or compulsory purchase where required
• Manage land-related risks, constraints, and dependencies affecting programme and cost
• Provide advice to the Investment Team as they consider acquisitions

• Instruct and manage external solicitors, surveyors, and land agents
• Oversee drafting and execution of land agreements
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, and governance frameworks
• Manage, in conjunction with the Development and Project Management Teams, land budgets, compensation, and valuations

• Act as the senior point of contact for landowners, local authorities, community forums and statutory consultees
• Represent the organisation in meetings, negotiations, and public engagement forums
• Maintain positive, professional relationships to enable project delivery and minimise disputes

• Build internal capability and support recruitment and onboarding
• In due course, set priorities, manage workloads, and ensure high‑quality outputs
• Contribute to organisational land policy, standards, and best practice

• Work closely with GIS, and project management teams
• Support business cases, consent applications, and programme approvals

• Significant experience in a senior land, estates, or property role within energy, infrastructure, utilities, development, or the public sector
• Experience working on nationally significant or complex projects is an advantage

• Knowledge of UK planning and consenting regimes
• Experience working in regulated or publicly accountable environments
• Familiarity with GIS or land information systems
• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. estate management, surveying, planning, law) or equivalent experience
• Chartered status (e.g. MRICS / FRICS)

• Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision‑making, and is willing to challenge constructively
• Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact
• Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships
• Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working
• Resilient and resourceful in a fast‑paced environment