The posting
Your Mission
As Land and Origination Lead, you will be responsible for securing all land agreements necessary to deliver Field's extensive portfolio of development and pre-construction battery projects, as well as originating new opportunities for novel technologies.
This is a highly autonomous role that will call on a wide skillset - you'll need to balance strategic thinking, commercial acumen, operational rigour, landowner negotiation skills and team leadership.
If you're looking for an exciting role, working on real projects across a secured portfolio, th
Key Responsibilities
What you’ll be doing
- Team leadershipLeading and managing a direct report, taking responsibility for the team's overall delivery against targets; and Budget management, KPI monitoring and reporting.
- Strategic input on novel technologies, including:Scanning the development landscape to spot opportunities for what to develop next; Working autonomously to identify the commercial and land-related implications of novel and emerging technologies; and Assessing site and land suitability requirements specific to new technology types, and advising the wider business accordingly.
- Site identification and lead generation, including:Using up to date market knowledge to identify potential new development opportunities; Keeping abreast of developments in the transmission grid and connections application process to propose the best areas to try and secure a grid connection; Using detailed knowledge of planning, environmental and physical constraints to complete thorough site suitability and commercial viability assessments; and Applying land expertise to structure, negotiate and close land agreements.
- Landowner engagement, including:Applying strong communication skills to build relationships and negotiate with landowners, agents and solicitors; Demonstrating a deep understanding of the needs, concerns and priorities of landowners and their agents; and Actively fostering a wide network of external industry contacts, ensuring Field's reputation reflects positively across the market.
- Securing and closing land deals, including:Leading complex negotiations and using commercial clauses to protect Field from a property and project delivery perspective; Optimising contract terms and conditions to align with legal obligations, industry standards and company goals; Taking personal ownership of closing third party agreements — land options, easements, servitudes and other commercial arrangements — to keep projects moving into delivery; and Working autonomously to identify and resolve obstacles that could delay deal completion.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Extensive experience leading land acquisition, origination or business development within BESS, renewables or a related infrastructure sector. You should be a prolific originator of good-value land deals.
- Proven ability to lead complex commercial negotiations and close third party deals independently
- Detailed, up to date knowledge of GB planning, environmental and grid infrastructure considerations affecting site suitability
- Strong commercial acumen, including up-to-date knowledge of industry revenue/market data
- Ability to work autonomously
- An established network of landowners, agents, consultants and industry contacts
- Full driving licence
Benefits
Package Details
Salary: £85,000 - £105,000
We’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. You’ll be awarded shares when you join, which will vest over four years - and as the business grows in size and value, so will your shares!
We value our team’s wellbeing and belonging so we invest approx £5,000 per person per year on a range of perks, benefits and wellbeing activities, including regular team socials and events.
Other benefits include
- Up to 10% Company wide bonus based on company performance
- Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)
- £2,000 per year to spend on your professional development
- Private medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members
- Company Pension with 8% Contribution
- Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:6 months fully paid primary carer leave 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
- Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London
- 1 month work from anywhere, for those with a travel bug
- 1 day green leave to do something good for the environment
- Free lunch once a week - a great way to get to know people in the wider team
- Dog friendly office, feel free to bring your pooch along
- Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources
- Regular, optional team socials designed to be inclusive for everyone (not just the pub goers!)
- Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday
A bit about Field
Field builds, owns and operates renewable energy infrastructure. We develop grid-scale BESS sites across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany, backed by £200 million investment from CVC DIF. Our mission is to continue to grow internationally and develop a strong global BESS portfolio.
Batteries have a big job to do. They store renewable energy for when it's needed most, reducing grid intermittency and displacing carbon-intensive generation. Without storage, renewables can't scale — and we're here to change that. We have 300 MWh operational, 300 MWh under construction, and 4.5 GWh in development.
We're a team of experts in our fields — from engineers and construction managers to traders and data scientists — who roll up their sleeves and move fast. We're curious, we share openly, and we're genuinely motivated by the mission.
Our Values
- Work for the team - We are friendly and approachable. We make time for each other, value diverse perspectives, and learn and grow together.
- Do it right - We prioritise doing things right, never cutting corners. Safety comes first, and we consider our impact on communities and the environment. We act with integrity always.
- Move fast - We’re doers. We take responsibility, deliver on promises, and get things done. FAST.
- Know your stuff - We’re curious self-starters, always learning, adapting, and improving. No question is too small. We own our growth.
Read more about our values at www.field.energy
Love the sound of Field but not sure this role is right for you? Have a look at our careers page and register your CV. We are always interested in candidates who have exposure to BESS and work within the Renewable Energy space. We’d love to hear from you.
Equality, Diversity & inclusion
Diverse teams make better teams. Field is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender expression, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, race, nationality, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We published a blog discussing our findings and learnings from our first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey in March 2023 which you can read here.
Still not convinced? See what our current team think about working here to find out why you should join us!
