Vattenfall’s Onshore Wind Market Development UK team is seeking a dedicated Land Project Manager to accelerate the acquisition of land rights for our growing portfolio of onshore wind projects across England, Scotland and Wales. This role is critical to securing the physical footprint of our future energy infrastructure and enabling the UK’s transition to clean power.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the identification, assessment, and negotiation of land agreements (including Exclusivities, Heads of Terms, Option and Lease) with landowners, agents, and legal representatives.</li><li>Establish and maintain relationships with landowners throughout development process.</li><li>Support early-stage site screening and feasibility assessments in collaboration with GIS, project management, and grid teams.</li><li>Manage relationships with key stakeholders, such as the land agents and legal counterparts and play an active role in representing Vattenfall at major industry and landowner events.</li><li>Coordinate with internal legal, commercial, and project development teams to ensure land rights align with project timelines, risk profiles, and planning requirements.</li><li>Develop and execute land strategy on a project-specific basis, considering each individual project’s needs and restrictions as well as company strategy.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of landowner engagement and contract/negotiation status.</li><li>Contribute to the development of standardised land acquisition processes and templates to support portfolio growth.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>You bring solid experience in land acquisition or estate management, ideally gained within the renewable energy, infrastructure, or utilities sectors.</li><li>You’re a confident negotiator with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building lasting relationships with landowners and stakeholders.</li><li>You have a good understanding of UK planning and permitting frameworks for onshore wind—or you're eager to learn and grow in this area.</li><li>Experience with the Compulsory Purchase process is a strong advantage, and you’re comfortable navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes.</li><li>You thrive both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing effectively across functions.</li><li>You approach challenges with a proactive, solution-focused mindset, and combine commercial awareness with a keen eye for detail.</li></ul>Location   Hexham or Edinburgh.

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Project Manager – UK Onshore Wind

Vattenfall’s Onshore Wind Market Development UK team is seeking a dedicated Land Project Manager to accelerate the acquisition of land rights for our growing portfolio of onshore wind projects across England, Scotland and Wales. This role is critical to securing the physical footprint of our future energy infrastructure and enabling the UK’s transition to clean power.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the identification, assessment, and negotiation of land agreements (including Exclusivities, Heads of Terms, Option and Lease) with landowners, agents, and legal representatives.</li><li>Establish and maintain relationships with landowners throughout development process.</li><li>Support early-stage site screening and feasibility assessments in collaboration with GIS, project management, and grid teams.</li><li>Manage relationships with key stakeholders, such as the land agents and legal counterparts and play an active role in representing Vattenfall at major industry and landowner events.</li><li>Coordinate with internal legal, commercial, and project development teams to ensure land rights align with project timelines, risk profiles, and planning requirements.</li><li>Develop and execute land strategy on a project-specific basis, considering each individual project’s needs and restrictions as well as company strategy.</li><li>Maintain accurate records of landowner engagement and contract/negotiation status.</li><li>Contribute to the development of standardised land acquisition processes and templates to support portfolio growth.</li></ul>What We’re Looking For:<ul><li>You bring solid experience in land acquisition or estate management, ideally gained within the renewable energy, infrastructure, or utilities sectors.</li><li>You’re a confident negotiator with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of building lasting relationships with landowners and stakeholders.</li><li>You have a good understanding of UK planning and permitting frameworks for onshore wind—or you're eager to learn and grow in this area.</li><li>Experience with the Compulsory Purchase process is a strong advantage, and you’re comfortable navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes.</li><li>You thrive both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing effectively across functions.</li><li>You approach challenges with a proactive, solution-focused mindset, and combine commercial awareness with a keen eye for detail.</li></ul>Location&nbsp;&nbsp; Hexham or&nbsp;Edinburgh.

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