Manager - Land Acquisition - Delhi

Job Title: Land Acquisition Manager

Reporting Line: AGM – Land Acquisition

Department: Land Acquisition and Development

On Site/ HO Role:  HO Role (Delhi) with extensive Travel

Know about the Employer: One of the leading MNCs in the energy sector

Purpose of the Position -

The Land Acquisition Manager executes strategies, finds land suitable for projects, secures permits, negotiates agreements. The role maintains relationships, budgets projects, and analyses the grid network. The role ensures compliance, handles the acquisition process, and applies for evacuation permits.

Responsibilities - 

• Land Acquisition

i) Objectives:

· Identify potential land parcels for renewable projects in various states, evaluate suitability, and coordinate with various stakeholders in acquiring the land.

ii) Measures:

· Number of land parcels identified 

• Regulatory Compliance

i) Objectives:

· Secure approvals and permits from state and central agencies (nodal agencies, MOD, AAI, forest, mining, sanctuaries, evacuation, etc.)

· Work with the legal team to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, including NA permissions

· Conduct due diligence on potential land acquisitions, environmental assessments, and zoning requirements.

· Handle end-to-end land acquisition process, including statutory norms, clearances, rules, regulations, and policies

ii) Measures:

· 100% adherence to regulations and compliance

• Negotiation and Relationship Management

i) Objectives:

· Negotiate land purchase agreements with landowners, aggregators, communities, and government agencies

· Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including landowners, local communities, and government officials

ii) Measures:

· Efficiency of negotiations

· Feedback from stakeholders

• Budgeting and Analysis

i) Objectives:

· Analyze grid network and future expansions to assess potential project areas

· Prepare project budgets for land acquisition

ii) Measures:

· Accuracy and timeliness of budgets prepared

• Team Management and Collaboration

i) Objectives:

· Manage a team of land acquisition professionals; provide mentoring, coaching, and training

· Collaborate with legal, project management, wind resource assessment, construction, and finance teams to ensure the timely completion of land acquisition efforts

ii) Measures:

· Number of trainings conducted

· Team size and performance outcomes

Skills and Qualifications -

• Qualification: Any qualification (LLB & LLM Preferred)

• Experience

o  8+ years in Land acquisition for Renewable projects.

o  Experience of Land acquisition in multiple states.

o  Experience working with landowners, local communities, government, and nodal agencies.         

• Knowledge –

o  Deep understanding of land acquisition laws, processes, documentation, negotiation, and contract management.

• ICT Skills – technical abilities (for eg. How to use Auto CAD for the land team)

• Other Skills – Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Abilities –

o  Analytical thinking and Problem-solving ability.

o  Ability to manage a team and provide guidance and support to team members.

o  Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Language: English, Hindi  Proficiency.