Land Acquisition Lead/Sales - PE-Backed EV Charging Operator (Remote)

Land Acquisition Lead/Sales - PE-Backed EV Charging Operator (Remote)

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The Role

An ambitious and well-funded UK-based Charge Point Operator is seeking an experienced Land Acquisition Manager to play a pivotal role in the growth and rollout of its national EV charging network. With a mission to deliver charging infrastructure in underserved areas, the business is backed by a major international infrastructure investor and operates at speed and scale.

This is a commercially significant role responsible for identifying, negotiating, and onboarding strategic portfolios of land suitable for EV charger deployment. Working cross-functionally with legal, commercial, and technical teams, the Land Acquisition Manager will lead negotiations with portfolio landlords and ensure a smooth journey from site identification through to activation.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential portfolios for EV charging site development.
• Lead negotiations with portfolio landlords to secure strategic multi-site lease agreements.
• Conduct initial site surveys considering planning regulations, environmental impact, and local traffic.
• Deliver compelling virtual and in-person pitches to landlords and business owners.
• Tailor and present commercial proposals to prospective clients.
• Manage early-stage negotiations and the onboarding process.
• Agree on the Heads of Terms and coordinate with internal legal teams.
• Research land titles for restrictions, charges, and planning considerations.
• Prepare supporting legal and CAPEX documentation alongside admin support.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with landowners and partners.
• Guide prospects through the sales funnel with clear, timely communication.
• Keep CRM systems up to date (Zoho CRM preferred).
• Report key insights and progress to senior management and operations teams.
• Represent the business at industry events and networking opportunities.
• Stay up to date on trends in land use, EV infrastructure, policy, and competitors.
• Consistently deliver against acquisition KPIs and commercial targets.
• Act as a brand ambassador with strong industry and product knowledge.

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years' experience in land acquisition, commercial property, or EV infrastructure (CPO experience preferred).
• Proven success in securing multi-site or portfolio agreements (e.g., 10–90 sites under a single counterparty).
• Skilled in stakeholder management, from site-level contacts to executive leadership.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of UK planning, legal, and environmental considerations around land use is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint and Excel).
• Familiarity with CRM systems; Zoho CRM experience is a plus.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits and events.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and General Business

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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