Deputy Manager – Land Acquisition

Mounee Consulting Services Private Limited; Gujarat; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Mounee Consulting Services Private Limited in Gujarat invites a Deputy Manager - Land Acquisition to lead land acquisition, government liaison, and statutory approvals across wind, solar and hybrid renewable energy projects. You will coordinate with revenue, forest, district authorities and local bodies, build stakeholder networks, and ensure compliance with land policies and regulations.

The role demands 6–9 years of experience and strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of experience in Land Acquisition and Government Liaison.
• Prior experience in Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Power, or Transmission sector preferred.
• Good understanding of land acquisition procedures, land records, title verification, and statutory approval processes.
• Strong networking, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience working with government authorities and local administration in Gujarat will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage acquisition of Government, Private, and Forest land, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Coordinate with Revenue, Forest, Panchayat, Railway, Mining, R&B, DILR, and other government departments for approvals, NOCs, mortgage permissions, and land-related clearances.
• Liaise with Mamlatdar, Talati, SDM/Prant Office, District Administration, Surveyors, and local authorities to facilitate land allotment and NA approvals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, village panchayats, local leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to prevailing land allotment policies, GRs, and RE sector regulations.
• Support Project Execution, Legal, Land, Asset Management, and CSR teams on land-related matters.
• Minimize Right of Way (ROW) issues and local-level challenges during project execution and operations.
• Maintain MIS and records pertaining to land approvals, statutory payments, taxes, NA cess, compliances, and timelines.
• Monitor policy developments, government notifications, and competitor activities relevant to Renewable Energy projects.
• Ensure timely compliance with all land-related statutory requirements for operational and under-development projects.

Skills

Land Acquisition

Government liaison

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

ROW management

MIS reporting

Project coordination

Job description

Job Description
Deputy Manager - Land Acquisition (Gujarat)

Location: Gujarat

Function: Land Acquisition & External Affairs

Role Purpose

Support land acquisition, government liaison, statutory approvals, and compliance activities for Wind, Solar, and Hybrid Renewable Energy projects across Gujarat.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage acquisition of Government, Private, and Forest land, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Coordinate with Revenue, Forest, Panchayat, Railway, Mining, R&B, DILR, and other government departments for approvals, NOCs, mortgage permissions, and land-related clearances.
• Liaise with Mamlatdar, Talati, SDM/Prant Office, District Administration, Surveyors, and local authorities to facilitate land allotment and NA approvals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, village panchayats, local leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to prevailing land allotment policies, GRs, and RE sector regulations.
• Support Project Execution, Legal, Land, Asset Management, and CSR teams on land-related matters.
• Minimize Right of Way (ROW) issues and local-level challenges during project execution and operations.
• Maintain MIS and records pertaining to land approvals, statutory payments, taxes, NA cess, compliances, and timelines.
• Monitor policy developments, government notifications, and competitor activities relevant to Renewable Energy projects.
• Ensure timely compliance with all land-related statutory requirements for operational and under-development projects.

Desired Profile

• 6-9 years of experience in Land Acquisition and Government Liaison.
• Prior experience in Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Power, or Transmission sector preferred.
• Good understanding of land acquisition procedures, land records, title verification, and statutory approval processes.
• Strong networking, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience working with government authorities and local administration in Gujarat will be preferred.

Key Competencies

• Land Acquisition & Documentation
• Government Relations
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
• ROW Management
• MIS & Reporting
• Project Coordination & Execution Support