Regulatory Head

JOB OVERVIEW

The Head of Regulatory provides executive leadership for all regulatory, permitting, and compliance functions across the organization’s hydropower pumped storage projects. This role ensures that all projects comply with national and local regulations, secures timely permits and approvals, and develops regulatory strategies that support project delivery and corporate objectives.

THE ROLE

• Lead the development and implementation of regulatory strategies for WAWA Pumped Storage Project
  
• Oversee all permitting, licensing, and compliance activities to ensure projects meet legal and regulatory requirements.
  
• Monitor and interpret relevant laws, regulations, policies, and industry standards affecting hydropower projects.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, LGUs, and regulatory bodies.
  
• Coordinate with internal teams (project, legal, environmental, and government relations) to ensure alignment and timely submissions.
  
• Identify and mitigate regulatory risks that could impact project timelines or approvals.
  
• Represent the organization in high-level consultations, hearings, and negotiations with regulators and government authorities.
  
• Prepare regulatory reports, briefings, and updates for executive leadership and the Board.
  
• Lead, mentor, and develop the regulatory team to ensure capability building and succession planning.
  
• Support advocacy and policy engagement initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  
• 12–15+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, permitting, or compliance, preferably in energy, infrastructure, or hydropower projects.
  
• Proven experience managing regulatory functions across multiple complex projects.
  
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, and compliance requirements in the energy sector.
  
• Established network with relevant government agencies and LGUs is highly preferred.
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
  
• Ability to manage a team and coordinate across multi-disciplinary project functions.
  
• Willingness to travel to project sites and regulatory offices as needed.