Property Lead - Client Side - Acquisitions

• Lead the delivery of complex property acquisitions for major renewable energy infrastructure
• Manage landowner relationships and ensure land access to enable delivery of projects
• Join a collaborative team working on a landmark renewable infrastructure program

Drive land acquisition strategy and execution for a major renewables scheme, ensuring the timely and compliant procurement of land critical to the delivery of NSW’s renewable energy ambitions.

Our Client is seeking a seasoned Property Lead to manage and lead the acquisition of properties and easements essential for the delivery of the renewables project and associated infrastructure.

This role will lead a team responsible for delivering land access within key project milestones through negotiation or compulsory acquisition, all while maintaining strong relationships with landowners and ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, government policy, and project governance.

Working as part of an integrated technical, environmental planning, and property team, you’ll ensure land acquisition strategies align with whole-of-project outcomes and facilitate seamless transitions from development to delivery.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Design and deliver a property acquisition program aligned with project milestones and contractual commitments
• Undertake property-specific due diligence and strategy development
• Lead property negotiations and acquisitions (both voluntary and compulsory), ensuring compliance with Government policy
• Engage directly with landowners, government agencies, and project stakeholders
• Fulfil all reporting obligations to the Centre of Property Acquisition
• Manage and support the property acquisition team under our clients policies and budgets
• Provide expert input into other workstreams including planning, legal, and delivery functions

Qualifications and Requirements:

Essential:
• 10+ years of experience dealing with landowners on major linear infrastructure projects
• Proven expertise managing the end-to-end property acquisition process
• Strong background in negotiation, particularly around easements
Desirable:
• Experience on projects landmark projects ideally in the energy or government sector
• Familiarity with acquiring Commonwealth land under leases
• Understanding of the legal/regulatory framework related to land acquisition
• Tertiary qualifications in property, real estate, law, or related discipline
• Proven ability to manage budgets, reporting, and governance functions

Capabilities:
• Resilience and Courage: Ability to navigate complex negotiations and remain focused under pressure
• Integrity: Operates ethically and professionally with landowners and stakeholders
• Self-Management: Proactive, self-driven, and committed to continuous improvement
• Inclusion: Demonstrates inclusive behaviours and builds trust-based relationships
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills
• Customer Service: Maintains a strong landowner and community focus
• Collaboration: Works cross-functionally across delivery, legal, planning, and stakeholder engagement
• Influence & Negotiation: Strong track record in bringing multiple parties to agreement under tight deadlines

This is a permanent full-time position providing a great opportunity to work with a successful and growing organisation who offer challenging work and the potential for career progression.

If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, click “Apply” to submit your resume or contact Jacob Montague-Day via email on jacob.montague-day@amida-recruit.com.au or 0406 849 202 or Sam Barnes via email on sam.barnes@amida-recruit.com.au or 0429 306 688 for further information.