Assistant/ Deputy Manager- Land Acquisition for Solar/ Wind Energy projects , Kopal (Karnataka)

Talent Leads Consultants; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Leads Consultants is seeking an experienced professional to manage land acquisition for renewable energy projects in the region. You will identify suitable parcels, conduct feasibility studies, and coordinate with regulators and communities to facilitate timely acquisitions.

The role requires strong negotiation, regulatory knowledge, and hands-on surveying experience to support wind/solar developments and ensure compliance across agencies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in land acquisition, with focus on renewable energy projects.
• Experience in renewable energy sector and land acquisition processes.
• Good knowledge of land laws, regulations, and statutory compliance.
• Ability to liaise with government authorities, farmers, village leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating with legal teams and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Identify land parcels for renewable energy projects (wind/solar) in the region.
• Conduct feasibility analysis for hybrid (solar/wind) projects.
• Liaise with authorities and stakeholders to facilitate acquisitions and negotiations.
• Coordinate with legal, land acquisition, and marketing teams for compliance and documentation.
• Oversee site visits and land surveys using GPS tools and related equipment.
• Report progress, risks, and mitigation measures to management.

Skills

Land acquisition

Negotiation skills

Regulatory compliance

GPS surveying

GIS tools

Education

Degree in Land Management

Geography

Law

Tools

MapSource

Google Earth

UTM

Job description

Job Description:

Reports To: Land Acquisition

Experience: 7+ years (Experience in Renewable Energy Sector)

1) Job Purpose:

To manage and oversee land acquisition activities for renewable energy projects , particularly in the region. The role involves identifying suitable landparcels, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and liaising with keystakeholders to facilitate the acquisition process for project development.

2) Key Responsibilities:

Land Identification and Feasibility:

Identify suitable land parcels for renewable energy projects (wind/solar) in theregion.
Conduct feasibility analysis to determine the viability of potential land forhybrid (solar/wind) projects.
Collaborate with internal teams for land survey, assessment, and technicalevaluations.

Liaison and Coordination:

Liaise with government authorities, local farmers, village leaders, sarpanches,talatis, MLAs, and other relevant stakeholders for land acquisition.
Build relationships with local communities and key influencers to easenegotiations and ensure smooth land acquisition processes.
Work closely with land brokers, legal teams, and other parties to manage landacquisition-related matters.

Legal Compliance and Documentation:

Coordinate with legal authorities, land acquisition, and marketing departmentsto ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
Facilitate the collection of required documentation from Gram Panchayatoffices, Mamlatdar offices, DILR offices, Forest offices, etc.

Manage the preparation and submission of documents for NOCs, clearances,and approvals from relevant departments, such as forest and mining.

Site Visits and Surveys:

Conduct site visits with Circle Officers, Mining Officers, Range Forest Officers,and other officials for location inspections, demarcation, and NOC-relatedwork.
Oversee all types of survey work, including government wasteland, privateland, sathani land, and forest land.
Familiar with GPS, Total Station, D-GPS, and other surveying tools foraccurate land measurement and demarcation.

Stakeholder Engagement and Reporting:

Regularly report the progress of land acquisition activities, highlightingchallenges and suggesting solutions to overcome obstacles.
Liaise with the marketing department for customer site visits and providenecessary support for client interactions.

Compliance and Risk Management:

Ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements for land acquisition.
Proactively mitigate risks by addressing legal, community, and environmentalconcerns that could impact project timelines.

3) Key Skills and Competencies:

Strong experience in land acquisition processes, particularly in the renewableenergy sector.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influencevarious stakeholders.
Good knowledge of land laws, regulations, and statutory compliance.
Proficiency in GPS-based land surveys and experience using tools likeMapSource, Google Earth, and UTM.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

4) Qualifications:

Degree in Land Management, Geography, Law, or related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in land acquisition, with a focus onrenewable energy projects.