Manager - Land Procurement

ReNew; Mahuva; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNew seeks a Manager – Land Acquisition (Gujarat) to lead end-to-end land acquisition, government liaison, and regulatory approvals for wind, solar, and hybrid renewable energy projects across Gujarat.

You will identify land, perform due diligence, secure NOCs, and coordinate with revenue/forest authorities to ensure timely, compliant project execution. The role requires 10–15 years of relevant experience and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in Land Acquisition, Government Liaison, and Regulatory Approvals.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and acquire Government, Private, and Forest land for renewable energy projects.
• Conduct site identification, feasibility studies, land due diligence, title verification, and land negotiations.
• Obtain approvals, NOCs, permissions, and clearances from Revenue, Forest, Panchayat, Railway, Mining, and other authorities.
• Liaise with District Collectors, SDMs, Mamlatdars, Talatis, Sarpanches, and local authorities for project execution.

Skills

Land Acquisition

Government Liaison

Regulatory Approvals

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Due Diligence

MIS & Documentation

Job description

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change. With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India’s power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% India’s total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly. ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India’s policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew’s current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA. Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Job Description

Manager – Land Acquisition (Gujarat)

Location: Gujarat Function: Land Acquisition & External Affairs

Role Purpose Responsible for end-to-end land acquisition, government liaison, statutory approvals, and stakeholder management for Wind, Solar, and Hybrid Renewable Energy projects across Gujarat.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and acquire Government, Private, and Forest land for RE projects.
• Conduct site identification, feasibility studies, land due diligence, title verification, and land negotiations.
• Obtain all required approvals, NOCs, permissions, and clearances from Revenue, Forest, Panchayat, Railway, Mining, and other government departments.
• Liaise with District Collectors, SDMs, Mamlatdars, Talatis, Sarpanches, and local authorities for smooth project execution.
• Ensure compliance with Gujarat land policies, government resolutions (GRs), and regulatory requirements.
• Minimize Right of Way (ROW) issues and local-level disputes during project development and operations.
• Maintain MIS of land records, statutory payments, approvals, legal matters, and compliance timelines.
• Support Project, Legal, Asset Management, and CSR teams on land-related matters.
• Track policy developments, competitor activities, and market intelligence relevant to the RE sector.

Desired Profile

• 10-15 years of experience in Land Acquisition, Government Liaison, and Regulatory Approvals.
• Prior experience in Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Power, or Transmission sector preferred.
• Strong understanding of Gujarat land acquisition procedures, land allotment policies, and statutory approval processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, networking, and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies

• Land Acquisition & Due Diligence
• Government Relations
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
• Project Coordination
• MIS & Documentation Management