Job Description

Galileo is a fast-growing renewable energy developer, investor and operator, currently in the very dynamic start-up phase. Since our foundation in 2020, we have secured a pipeline of over 16 GW of solar PV, onshore wind, offshore wind and storage projects across 10 markets in Europe.

We are looking for our new Land Manager (Poland) to lead the search for and identification of suitable sites for Solar PV, BESS, and onshore wind developments all across Poland. Reporting to the Business Development Poland, this person will be based in Poznań (with the possibility of hybrid remote working, regular travels to visit sites and attend meetings with landlords or local authorities will be requested).

What You’ll Do

• Identify the most suitable areas beforehand;
• Lead negotiations with landowners and stakeholders through to the closing of contracts;
• Work closely with local communities, elected representatives, local authorities and trade unions;
• Take part in consultation meetings and give feedback on stakeholder expectations;
• Build relationships based on trust and transparency throughout the project;
• Develop and manage a network of local business introducers, including estate agents, energy consultants and other partners, to identify new land opportunities;
• Build and update the Polish database of land agreements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, landscape architecture, urban planning, engineering, geography, or equivalent experience;
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience, including 3 years in a role related to rural land search and management, preferably in energy projects such as photovoltaic technologies or other renewable energy sources;
• Proven negotiation and commercial skills;
• Driver’s license and high willingness to travel across Poland;
• Native Polish speaker (or equivalent) and with good knowledge of English;
• You are happy to visit sites, negotiate land and attend meetings with government departments or organisations;
• You are proactive, autonomous and capable of working both as a part of a team and individually;
• You enjoy taking on new challenges and make innovative proposals;
• You have the ability to prioritise tasks in an agile way, as well as a dynamic approach to problem solving and dealing with setbacks.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of Galileos developments;
• Work on interesting and ambitious renewable energy projects;
• Enjoy an international environment, with opportunities for exchange with colleagues all over Europe, and thrive in an informal culture that values collaboration and innovation;
• Benefit from a competitive salary, flexible remote-working policy, and a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Galileo is a new and flexible employer, committed to providing equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for all. We encourage everyone who applies to emphasize what their passion, skills and mindset can bring to our company. In return we commit to evaluating your application fairly and objectively. This is the case no matter your race, gender identity, sexuality, age, family or civil status, disability, religion, or ethnicity.