Land, Approvals & Permit (Assistant Manager/ Deputy Manager) (Solar) (m/f/d)

Ib Vogt; Raipur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Professional development

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

ib vogt GmbH in India is pursuing solar and wind projects across Chhattisgarh. The role emphasizes leading land acquisition, securing approvals, and coordinating with aggregators to enable timely project progression.

You will oversee legal due diligence, manage site visits, and ensure marketable land titles while coordinating with state authorities and internal teams for risk mitigation and timely execution.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in land acquisition involving various land types (revenue/forest/private).
• Deep knowledge of Land Revenue Act, Stamp & Registration Act, forest conservation act, etc.
• Minimum 5–7 years of hands-on land procurement experience in Chhattisgarh for solar/wind projects.
• Proven track record of land acquisition for large utility-based projects in Chhattisgarh.

Responsibilities

• Lead the land acquisition and complete ownership of the acquisition process and ensure compliance.
• Identify and evaluate land facilitators/aggregators in Chhattisgarh and rank by resources and performance.
• Visit sites, assess risks, and compare site options for solar/wind suitability.
• Supervise deliverables and responsibility for land acquisition per agreement with LF/As.
• Coordinate MoUs, Sale/Lease Deeds/POAs with aggregators and related documents.
• Liaise with state authorities to obtain permits/approvals in a time-bound manner.

Skills

Land acquisition

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

GPS instruments

Site evaluation

GIS / mapping

Tools

GPS instruments

KMZ files

Revenue maps

Job description

Company Description

Established in 2002, ib vogt GmbH is specialized in the Development, Design and Engineering, Financing, EPC and Operation of solar power and provides turnkey solar power plant solutions to investors internationally.

As a manufacturer-independent integrated developer, the company focuses on tailor-made solar power plant solutions that maximize lifecycle performance and returns.

Since 2009, ib vogt has commissioned plants with a capacity of almost 2 Gigawatt. We employ over 840 specialists, in all areas of the solar power plant value chain in over 40 countries. The company operates internationally from offices in Spain Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Poland, USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Panama, India and Southeast Asia.

Job Description

Profile Summary:

We are developing solar, wind and solar-wind hybrid sites across India. If you have a deep understanding of the land and related approvals as a subject, and hands on experience in land acquisition for large solar and wind projects in India, and wish to be part of energy transition, Come and be a part of our success story!

Role & Responsibilities:

You shall perform following functions including but not limited to:

• Leading the land acquisition and complete ownership of the acquisition process and meeting required compliances.
• Identification of various Chhattisgarh based land facilitators/ aggregators (LF/As) in the State, and rank them basis their resources, past performances, and market.
• Visiting sites and identification of potential risk.
• Scrutiny & comparison of various site options for suitability for solar/ wind sites, site visits and presenting the findings to the management in a concise manner for decision making.
• Supervision and monitoring of LF/As deliverables and responsibility for land acquisition as per agreement with the LF/As.
• Charting land (Private / Govt./ Forest) acquisition process in the state of Chhattisgarh and updating it on a regular basis covering activities/ stakeholders/ cost/ risks.
• Liaison with all ChhattisgarhGovt. authorities at all levels required/ involved in the land acquisition process and getting required permits/ approvals in a time bound manner.
• Lead legal due diligence (LDD) and documentation with internal/ external lawyers and ensure clear and marketable title of the potential land before acquisition Assess potential RoW issues and ensure resolution through LF/As in a time-bound manner without impacting the project timelines. This also involves coordination and resolution of the legal issues pertaining to land acquisition, ROW and extend necessary support to other departments.
• Working closely with Aggregators and coordinate with them for faster execution of MoUs, Sale/ Lease Deeds/ POAs and related documents
• Keep the Management informed by circulating MIS of Litigations, Notices, and legal compliances. Discuss and suggest the proper course of action considering the legal risk

Qualifications

Qualification and Educational Requirements:

• Significant experience in land acquisition involving (Revenue/ Forest/ Pvt Land) exploring potential site acquisitions, preparing valuation reports for acquisition, and negotiating to acquire land and property.
• Should have in-depth knowledge of Land revenue Act, Stamp & Registration act, forest conservation act etc.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of hands on experience in Land procurement/ acquisition in Chhattisgarh for Solar and Wind Projects.
• Having proven track record of land acquisition for large Utility based projects in Chhattisgarh a state.

Technical Expertise:

• Thorough understanding of land (Private / Forest) acquisition and related process, applicable laws in state of Chhattisgarh.
• Deep understanding of land suitability and analysis for solar and wind projects
• Versatile in understanding & use of GPS instruments, .kmz files, revenue maps etc.

Additional Information

We offer you:

• Interesting and challenging tasks
• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open-minded, friendly and highly motivated team.
• Great opportunities for professional and personal development
• competitive remuneration (based on experience)

We know that no candidate ticks every box. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.