Compliance And Permits Officer

Prime Infra; Pakil; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Infra in the Philippines is seeking a Compliance and Permits Officer to oversee regulatory compliance, permit handling, and documentation across projects in water infrastructure. You will stay updated on DENR, NCIP, MWSS, NWRB, DPWH and LGU requirements, prepare applications, maintain records, and support cross-functional teams to minimize delays and ensure operational continuity.

The role involves liaising with agencies, preparing policies, and reporting permit status to the Compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in water infrastructure or similar industry.
• Experience dealing with DENR, NCIP, LLDA, LGU, NWRB, MWSS and related permitting agencies.
• Amenable to work in Pakil, Laguna.

Responsibilities

• Stay updated with laws, regulations and standards affecting the organization or project.
• Assist in understanding and interpreting compliance requirements in the industry.
• Support management to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
• Assist in timely preparation and submission of permit applications and approvals.
• Maintain accurate documentation for project compliance and permits.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align permits with business goals.
• Provide regular updates on permit status to the Compliance and Permits Manager.
• Maintain records of permits, licenses, approvals, and related documents for audits.

Skills

Permitting and regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Organization and documentation

English and Filipino communication

Project management basics

Detail-oriented problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Job Description:

About Us

The Compliance and Permits Officer ensures that the organizationcomplies withregulatory requirements and manages the day-to-day permitting process. This role focuses on supporting the preparation, application, and tracking of permits,maintainingcompliance records, and building relationships with regulatory agencies to minimize project delays and ensure operational continuity.

THE ROLE

Regulatory Compliance

• Stay updated with relevant laws, regulations, and standards thatimpactthe organization or project.
• Assistin understanding and interpreting compliance requirements in the industry.
• Support the management in ensuring the organization adheres to the necessary regulatory standards.

Permitting

• Assistin thetimelypreparation and submission of permit applications and approvals, supporting projects during the Pre-Development, Development, and Execution phases.
• Maintainaccuratedocumentation for project compliance, ensuring necessary permits are obtained on time.
• Support tracking and follow-up on permit applications from regulatory agencies, including DENR, NCIP, MWSS, NWRB, DPWH, LGU, and other industry stakeholders.
• Helpmaintaina database of all permits, licenses, approvals, and ensuretimelyupdates.
• Collaborate with internal teams toassistwith understanding permit requirements.

Policy Support

• Assistin the implementation of compliance policies and procedures. Help prepare contract agreements and manage invoices/payments related to regulatory requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation of compliance andpermittingprocedures.

Reporting and Documentation

• Provide regular updates and reports on permit status to the Compliance and Permits Manager and other relevant personnel.
• Maintain organized records of permits, licenses, approvals, and associated documents for regulatory audits.

Collaboration and Communications

• Support liaison and coordination efforts with external agencies (DENR, NCIP, MWSS, NWRB, DPWH, LGU, etc.) and ensure efficient communication of compliance matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and consultants to ensurepermitalignment with business goals.

PCO DUTIES (DAO 2014-02)

• Assistin compliance with environmental laws such as PD 1586, RA 6969, RA 8749, RA 9003, RA 9275, and other regulations.
• Help in the identification of environmental aspects and impacts of project activities, and contribute to mitigating measures for Environmental Management Plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree holderin Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. At least 3-5 years’ experiencein water infrastructure or a similar industry.
• Experience in dealing with DENR, NCIP, LLDA, LGU, NWRB, MWSS, and related permitting agencies.
• Amenable to work in Pakil , Laguna
• Preferred Skills:
• Permitting and regulatory compliance
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Effective communication in both English and Filipino
• Basic understanding of project management principles
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.