Head Land Acquisition(Renewables, NCR, 15+ yrs)

• Acquisition of land for setting up of solar projects, related documentation, due diligence, title search reports and land maps, identify aggregators for smooth acquisition of land.

• Own, drive, and lead project development (land, grid connection, permitting, power offtake) of acquired projects to ready-to-build status, and monitor progress against approved timeline, budget, and quality targets.

• Responsible for land purchases/ acquisition of land for industrial and commercial purposes and all relevant government procedures.

• Get involved in forest land application and acquisition, survey forest office queries redressal, preparation of necessary drawings and documents.

• Oversee entire process of lease and possession.

• Acquisition of compensation land and related activities of afforestation.

• Deal with vendors, consultants, land agents internal departments for various development activities such as WRD, project execution and marketing, engineering.

• Liaison with private/ Govt. survey teams for completion of field inspection of our acquired area.

• 15+ yrs of experience in land acquisition involving (Revenue/Forest/Pvt Land) exploring potential site acquisitions, preparing valuation reports for acquisition, and holding negotiations to acquire land and property.

• Prior experience of renewable energy/solar sector is mandatory with ample exposure to relevant laws, acts, compliance at both central and state level
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Expertise in project development including land acquisition, environmental assessment, permitting, stakeholder management, and transmission interconnection management.
• Excellent networking skills and have contacts in relevant fields.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage a team & guide and support team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Must be willing to travel extensively.

Michael Page