Head of Land Strategy – Renewable Energy (Philippines)

Inuka Partners; Manila; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Inuka Partners seeks a Land Director to lead land strategy and acquisitions across its Philippine renewable energy portfolio. The role oversees due diligence, titling, government relations, and land rights from development through operations, based in the Philippines with regular travel.

You will manage a team including GIS and land officers, building strong relationships with landowners, LGUs, brokers, and authorities to keep projects progressing on schedule.

Qualifications

• Degree and extensive experience in Philippine land acquisition and due diligence, preferably in renewables or infrastructure.
• Strong network of land brokers and intermediaries in the Philippines.
• Excellent relationships with LGUs and governors-level stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating land sale, lease, rights-of-way, and easement agreements.
• Solid knowledge of Philippine land law, titling, and land reclassification processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute land acquisition strategies, budgets, and timelines for renewable energy projects.
• Lead land due diligence, surveys, GIS mapping, title verification, and ownership assessments.
• Manage complex land acquisitions including untitled land, agrarian reform properties, estates, and expropriation.
• Negotiate and execute land sale, lease, rights-of-way, and easement agreements.
• Oversee land titling, registration, subdivision, and documentation processes.
• Build relationships with landowners, brokers, LGUs, and authorities.
• Lead land reclassification and land-use conversion processes, securing government approvals.
• Coordinate land-related lender due diligence and financing requirements.
• Manage GIS Specialist, Geodetic Engineer, and Land Officers, coordinating with project teams and consultants.

Skills

Land acquisitions

Due diligence

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Geodetic Engineering

Land Management

Real Estate

Law

Tools

GIS mapping

GIS software

Job description

Inuka Partners seeks a Land Director to lead land strategy and acquisitions across its Philippine renewable energy portfolio. The role oversees due diligence, titling, government relations, and land rights from development through operations, based in the Philippines with regular travel.

You will manage a team including GIS and land officers, building strong relationships with landowners, LGUs, brokers, and authorities to keep projects progressing on schedule.