Land Acquisition & Institutional Relations Manager – Iberia (m/f/d)

Job title:

Land Acquisition & Institutional Relations Manager – Iberia (m/f/d)

Company:

ENERTRAG SE

Job description

Company Description100% Fossil-free: We don’t just dream of a sustainable and livable world – we shape it together and with passion! For over 20 years, we have been a driving force in the expansion of renewable energies. We generate, store and deliver green energy around the globe – with wind, solar, biogas and hydrogen. Around 1,000 employees at various locations worldwide share our mission: to generate renewable energy sustainably for a livable earth.Become a part of the ENERTRAG team at our location in Madrid as a Land Acquisition & Institutional Relations Manager – Iberia (m/f/d) and let’s advance the energy transition together.Job Description

• Responsible for leading the search, evaluation, and acquisition of land for the development of renewable energy projects, including wind, solar, hydrogen, and battery storage systems across Spain and Portugal. This includes identifying suitable sites, negotiating land leases and purchases, and securing the necessary rights for project development.
• Conduct detailed assessments of potential sites, considering factors such as land use, environmental impact, access to infrastructure, proximity to grid connections, and local regulations. Work closely with technical teams to evaluate the feasibility of each site for wind, solar, hydrogen, and battery projects.
• Navigate the regulatory landscape in Spain and Portugal, ensuring compliance with local land use and environmental regulations. Collaborate with legal and technical teams to manage permitting processes for land acquisition and project development.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local governments, regulatory bodies, landowners, and community groups. Represent the company in public consultations, hearings, and meetings with relevant stakeholders, ensuring positive engagement and addressing concerns effectively.
• Build and manage relationships with key institutional stakeholders, including government entities, energy regulators, and public authorities. Advocate for the company’s interests in regulatory frameworks and public policies related to renewable energy development.
• Collaborate closely with internal development teams, including project managers, legal advisors, and engineers, to ensure that land acquisition aligns with broader business strategy and project timelines.
• Lead negotiations for land agreements, ensuring favorable terms for the company while addressing landowner and community concerns. Oversee contract drafting and ensure proper documentation and legal compliance.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in land acquisition, in the renewable energy sector (wind, solar, hydrogen, and/or battery projects). Experience in institutional relations, stakeholder engagement, and working with local governments or regulatory authorities is highly desirable.
• In-depth understanding of the land acquisition process and regulations in Spain and Portugal. Familiarity with local zoning laws, permitting procedures, and environmental impact assessments related to renewable energy projects is essential.
• Strong negotiation skills with experience securing land agreements under complex conditions. Ability to balance the interests of all stakeholders while safeguarding the company’s objectives.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including local communities, landowners, government officials, and regulatory bodies. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are key to this role.
• Solid knowledge of the renewable energy regulatory environment in Spain and Portugal, including policy developments, permitting requirements, and institutional frameworks that impact land acquisition for wind, solar, hydrogen, and battery projects.
• Proficiency in Spanish is required, and knowledge of Portuguese is a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently across Spain and Portugal to visit potential land sites and engage with local stakeholders.

Additional Information#kids: Your children are the most important thing to you? For us, too. That’s why you receive a daycare allowance from us.#jobrad: Would you like to have some innovative wind around your ears? Then use our job bike – also privately.#vacation: You need new energy and are already in a mood for departure? We offer 30 days of vacation.#retirementprovision: We are not only thinking about tomorrow for the sake of the environment, but also for you. That’s why we offer you access to the Allianz private pension plan. You will also receive an allowance from ENERTRAG SE in the amount of the social security contributions saved.#mobilework: You want to stay flexible? Depending on the job, we decide together whether you prefer to come to the office or work from home.#worklifebalance: You know best at what time of the day the drive is strongest for you. Therefore, you also decide at which working hours you want to use your power around the core working hours.#training: Do you want new impulses to expand your potential? With us you have the opportunity for individual development with a generous training budget.#health: Your well-being is close to our hearts. So that you don’t lose your vitality, we offer you company health management and accident insurance.#language: Do you speak English? No? Then simply learn it together with us.#drinksforfree: Water, coffee and tea – if you like, you can also have a juice or fresh fruit.#teamevents: To let work be work, we invite you once a year to our big summer party and to other team events in between.#fossilfree: This should not remain just a dream! Take advantage of the great creative leeway to shape a sustainable and livable world.Do you have any questions in advance? Then please get in touch with your contact person Vanessa. You can reach her at : vanessa.happe@enertrag.com

• What counts for us are your skills and your motivation to advance renewable energies with us – not age, gender, skin color, handicap, origin, sexual orientation or religion.

What counts for us is your ability and your motivation to advance renewable energies with us – not age, disability, gender, skin color, origin, sexual orientation or religion.

Expected salary

Location

Comunidad de Madrid

Job date

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:01:31 GMT

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