Regional Head- Land Acquisition(Rajasthan)

Talent Leads HR; Fatehgarh; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Leads HR is seeking a Land Acquisition Lead to manage renewable energy land needs in the Pathan region. You will identify parcels, conduct feasibility, and coordinate with government bodies for timely approvals.

Responsibilities include negotiating with landowners, ensuring compliance, and guiding surveys and documentation. This role requires strong communication and independent management of multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in land management, geography, or law or related field.
• Extensive experience in land acquisition for renewable energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of land laws, regulations, and compliance.
• Experience with GPS-based surveys and mapping tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify land parcels for wind/solar projects and assess viability.
• Coordinate with government authorities, farmers, and local leaders.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare/submit necessary documents.
• Conduct site visits with officials for inspections and NOC work.
• Liaise with legal, marketing, and land brokers to advance acquisitions.
• Report progress, risks, and solutions to management.

Skills

Land acquisition

Renewable energy

Negotiation

Land laws

GPS surveys

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Land Management, Geography, Law

Tools

MapSource

Google Earth

UTM

Job description

Description:

Reports To: Lead Land Acquisition

1) Job Purpose:

To manage and oversee land acquisition activities for renewable energy projects particularly in the Pathan 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 thePathan region.
• 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 of15 years of experience in land acquisition, with a focus onrenewable energy projects.