Private Energy Partners (PEP) is a dedicated affiliate of Quinbrook, a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on the infrastructure needed to drive the energy transition in UK/Ireland, Australia and North America. We are specialist project developers, builders, and operators supporting the delivery of innovative energy infrastructure solutions that create long-term value for Quinbrook and its many stakeholders.
We are seeking a commercially minded Property Manager to support the origination, development, and long-term management of a diverse portfolio of energy and infrastructure assets across the UK. The role sits at the intersection of land management, development, and asset stewardship, supporting projects across renewable generation, energy storage, and associated infrastructure.
The successful candidate will manage land and property interests while actively contributing to the development lifecycle—from site identification and optioning through planning, construction, and operational handover. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong stakeholder management skills, commercial awareness, and an understanding of UK planning, property, and renewable energy frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Property & Land Management
- Manage a portfolio of land and property interests across development and operational assets
- Negotiate and administer option agreements, leases, easements, wayleaves, and access rights
- Have the ability to identify cable routes alternatives and bring substantial value to the projects
- Oversee landlord and tenant relationships, including landowners, agents, and solicitors
- Monitor compliance with lease obligations, rent reviews, break options, and title conditions
- Coordinate land assembly strategies to de-risk development and construction
- Support acquisitions, disposals, and asset restructuring from a property perspective
- Support early-stage site identification, feasibility, and land securing activities
- Coordinate planning applications and land-related inputs to consenting strategies
- Work closely with planning consultants, grid specialists, engineers, and legal advisors
- Play a critical role in the pre‑construction phase of the Development process, as the projects progress to a Final Investment Decision
- Manage landowner engagement throughout planning, construction, and operations
- Support grid connection negotiations where land rights are required
- Assist in preparing investment committee papers and development budgets
Stakeholder & Interface Management / Community Engagement
- Act as a key interface between landowners, local authorities, consultants, and internal teams
- Support community engagement activities related to land matters
- Work collaboratively with construction and asset management teams to ensure smooth project handover
- Represent the business professionally in negotiations and site meetings
- Support financial modelling assumptions relating to land costs and property obligations
- Identify and mitigate land, title, and property-related development risks
- Ensure robust documentation and records management across the portfolio
- Monitor and manage third‑party costs related to land and property matters
Skills & Experience:
- Experience in property management, land, development, renewable energy infrastructure projects in the UK
- Strong understanding of UK property law, leases, options, and land agreements
- MRICS or working towards professional accreditation
- Familiarity with the UK planning system and development process
- Experience working with landowners, agents, solicitors, and consultants
- Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills
- Willingness to travel to sites across the UK
- Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or utilities
- Knowledge of solar, wind, battery storage, or grid infrastructure projects
- Experience supporting planning applications and public consultations
- Understanding of development‑stage risk and project economics
- Understanding of the agricultural environment
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and self‑motivated with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working across multiple projects at different stages
- Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Practical, solutions‑focused approach to problem solving
- Able to operate effectively in a fast‑moving development environment
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work across a diverse and growing energy portfolio
- Exposure to the full lifecycle of renewable and infrastructure development
- Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
- Flexible working arrangements
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture focused on long‑term value creation
Property Manager in Swindon employer: Private Energy Partners
Private Energy Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration in the renewable energy sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to continuous training and growth opportunities while working alongside industry experts in a location that champions sustainability and green initiatives. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the UK's energy landscape and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to driving the transition to renewable energy.
