Land Acquisition Manager

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and secure suitable sites for large-scale battery storage projects, particularly near available grid connection points

• Build and maintain a strong network with grid operators and relevant stakeholders to identify opportunities early

• Assess sites for technical feasibility, grid access, and permitting potential in close collaboration with internal experts

• Approach and engage landowners directly, including cold outreach, site visits, and negotiation of lease agreements

• Independently negotiate lease agreements for both storage sites and associated cable routes

• Develop and continuously improve site acquisition and project securing processes, including market intelligence through data tools and personal networks

• Support the structuring, development, and future leadership of the site acquisition team

• Work closely with internal teams (grid applications, project development, legal) to hand over fully qualified project sites

• Represent the company at industry events, information evenings, and networking forums to expand visibility and site access

Candidate profile:

• 10+ years of professional experience in site acquisition, project securing, project development, grid connection processes, or the wider energy/infrastructure sector

• Hands-on, persuasive, and highly motivated, with a strong entrepreneurial mindset

• Proven experience in land acquisition, ideally within PV ground-mounted projects, wind energy, or large-scale infrastructure developments

• Solid understanding of energy project development, including grid applications, permitting processes, and land securing

• Strong communication and negotiation skills when working with landowners, municipalities, and external partners

• Structured, self-driven working style with the ability to move projects forward independently

• Based in or near Western Germany, with willingness to travel nationally on an occasional basis

• Valid driving licence (Class B)

What’s on offer:

• High level of autonomy and the opportunity to shape a growing function

• Competitive base salary with performance-related bonus structure

• A collaborative, motivated team building something meaningful together

• Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making, and an open company culture

• A purpose-driven role contributing directly to the energy transition

• Additional benefits including wellbeing partnerships, mobility support, and hybrid working

• 30 days’ annual leave, flexible working hours, and regular team events