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Requisition ID: 39529
Location: Pune, Maharashtra, IN
JD – Manager Project Development (Land & Permits) – Pune

 

Manage Project Development activities from predevelopment stage until Project Delivery

 

Identify land parcels for Solar & Wind / Hybrid renewable energy projects for states including but not limited to Rajasthan, Gujarat, MP etc.
Undertake through law firms the due diligence on land parcels, ethics check of land owners and ethics check of land aggregators to meet company’s requirements;
Collaborate internally to determine land suitability for solar, wind, or other renewable energy projects.
Appoint land aggregators as per the company’s legal policies and through them secure the land rights, leases, and permits for renewable energy projects;
Finalise land lease agreements, in compliance with local regulations and laws
Collaboration with various internal local and international stakeholders to finalise the contracts with land aggregators
Responsible for managing local communities and stakeholders
Detailed understanding of the relevant regulations for renewable energy projects;
Ensure all land-related activities adhere to legal requirements and permitting processes.
Lead land acquisition during the project development and construction phase, and provide support to the O&M team for any land related matters.
Internal reporting to all the relevant departments
Ensuring internal approvals for payments to the land aggregator, land owners etc.
Successful Applicant must have:

 

Minimum 10 + years of proven experience in land acquisition in the renewable energy sector
Thorough understanding of connectivity regulations, land acquisition and regulatory frameworks in select states and have experience of handling end-to-end Land acquisition
In-depth knowledge of land laws and connectivity regulations in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu etc.
In-depth knowledge of project development processes, including site selection, permitting, and construction within the solar / wind / other RE projects.
Effective communication and negotiation abilities to work with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build positive relationships with external stakeholders;
Willingness to extensively travel and temporarily base within the assigned regions to ensure timely aggregation of targeted land parcels.

 

Business Unit: GBU Renewables
Division: T&G AMEA – India
Legal Entity: ENGIE Energy India Private Limited
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full – Time
Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree