Liasioning Manager

VGN Projects Estates (VGN); Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

VGN Projects Estates (VGN) seeks an experienced Liaison Manager to manage government approvals, statutory permissions and regulatory compliance for real estate development projects in Tamil Nadu. You will coordinate with government authorities and ensure timely documentation and approvals.

You will build strong relationships with CMDA, DTCP, Chennai Corporation and other departments, track approval timelines, and support land records, RERA registration, and cross‑functional project teams to keep

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Law, or Town Planning.
• Experience in liaison activities within real estate or construction.
• Knowledge of Tamil Nadu government approvals and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with government authorities, local bodies and departments to obtain approvals.
• Handle building plan approvals, planning permissions, layout approvals and related clearances.
• Ensure compliance with real estate regulations and local authority requirements.
• Prepare, submit, verify, and follow up on applications and statutory records.
• Coordinate with CMDA, DTCP, Chennai Corporation and revenue departments.
• Track approval timelines and resolve documentation issues to avoid delays.
• Coordinate on land records, patta, chitta, survey records and revenue matters.
• Support Tamil Nadu RERA registration and compliance activities.
• Work with legal, land acquisition, engineering, planning and project teams.
• Maintain approval trackers and report status, risks and regulatory changes.

Skills

Government liaison

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Documentation management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Law/Town Planning

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Liaison Manager to manage government approvals, statutory permissions, regulatory compliance, and coordination with government authorities for real estate development projects. The candidate will be responsible for obtaining necessary project approvals, maintaining strong professional relationships with government departments, and ensuring timely completion of documentation and approval processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Government Liaison: Coordinate with government authorities, local bodies, and regulatory departments to obtain approvals and permissions for real estate projects.
2. Statutory Approvals: Handle building plan approvals, planning permissions, layout approvals, land-use conversion, and other project-related clearances.
3. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable real estate regulations, development control rules, and local authority requirements.
4. Documentation Management: Prepare, submit, verify, and follow up on applications, legal documents, approval files, and statutory records.
5. Department Coordination: Coordinate with CMDA, DTCP, Chennai Corporation, local municipalities, revenue departments, and other relevant authorities, as applicable to the project.
6. Project Approvals: Track approval timelines and resolve documentation-related issues to avoid delays in project execution.
7. Land and Revenue Matters: Coordinate on land records, patta, chitta, survey records, FMB sketches, land classification, and related revenue matters.
8. RERA Coordination: Support the collection and submission of documents required for Tamil Nadu RERA registration and compliance.
9. Internal Coordination: Work closely with the legal, land acquisition, engineering, architecture, planning, and project execution teams.
10. Reporting: Maintain approval trackers, prepare status reports, and update management on pending approvals, risks, and regulatory changes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Law, Town Planning, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in liaison activities within the real estate or construction industry.
• Practical knowledge of government approval procedures and statutory requirements in Tamil Nadu.

Key Skills

• Government liaison and stakeholder management
• Real estate statutory approvals
• Knowledge of CMDA, DTCP, local bodies, and revenue departments
• Land documentation and revenue records
• Regulatory compliance and approval tracking
• Documentation and follow-up management
• Negotiation and problem-solving
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Team coordination and time management

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Experience handling approvals for residential layouts, apartments, commercial developments, or large-scale real estate projects.
• Established working knowledge of approval procedures in Chennai and surrounding districts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with different government departments.
• Strong follow-up skills and the ability to meet approval timelines