Savills

Renewable Energy Development Advisor - Associate

Savills  •  Edinburgh, GB (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

We have a great opportunity for an experienced individual to join Savills’ Energy Team, based in either our London, Perth or Edinburgh offices. This role offers the chance to advise clients across the UK on a broad spectrum of energy and infrastructure technologies, including onshore wind, solar PV and energy storage.

This is a varied and dynamic position, encompassing a wide range of responsibilities. You will be involved in strategic site identification and evaluation, considering key factors such as land, planning and grid connectivity. A core element of the role will include land assembly on behalf of renewable energy developers, alongside leading negotiations on Heads of Terms and Option & Lease agreements.

We are seeking a candidate with notable experience in land rights negotiation, ideally with a background in the energy development sector. The successful individual will act as a primary point of contact for client enquiries, taking a proactive, lead role in project delivery. You will be comfortable working autonomously, while also contributing to business development and strengthening client relationships.

At Savills, we are committed to supporting career progression. This role offers a clear pathway towards senior leadership, complemented by access to a wide range of training opportunities, including our comprehensive business management programme.


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What we offer you:

  • Career and Professional Development

  • 25-30 Days Annual Leave, depending on grade

  • Life Assurance

  • Private Medical Scheme

  • Virtual GP

  • Global Mobility Scheme

  • Rewards Platform

  • Company Pension Scheme

  • Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave

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Team Overview


Savills provides a full suite of energy and sustainability services across both the built and natural environments. The Savills Energy team numbers around 40 people who support the delivery of renewable and low‑carbon infrastructure across the UK. We bring together four complementary service lines. Our Land & Tenant service line covers land interests for institutional and private landowners. Our Energy Development service line guides schemes from origination through planning and delivery. Our Consultancy service line provides strategic, technical and commercial advice to landowners, developers and investors. While our Capital Advisory service line offers M&A and valuation services across energy markets.

The Savills Energy Team forms part of Savills Earth platform, bringing together multi‑disciplinary expertise to help clients embed sustainability across the real estate lifecycle—delivering commercial success while creating lasting value for communities and the planet.

Recruitment agencies

Savills only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Savills or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid.

Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Savills will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.

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About Savills

Savills is a global real estate advisor helping people thrive through places and spaces.

With over 42,000 professionals in more than 700 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, we combine local knowledge with global insight to deliver tailored solutions that drive real impact.

Headquartered in London and listed on the FTSE 250 (LON: SVS), we work with corporate, institutional and private clients to unlock the full potential of residential and commercial property.

Whether you're a corporate looking to expand, an investor seeking to sustainably optimise your portfolio or a family trying to find a new home, we bring a truly personal approach to every project, delivering best-in-class insights and advice to help you make better property decisions.

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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