To 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.

• 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 & Flexible Power

Division: R&B AMEA - India & South-East Asia

Legal Entity: ENGIE Energy India Private Limited

Professional Experience: Skilled ( >3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Company Name: ENGIE India