Head of Regulatory Affairs - Hydropower & Permitting

Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. is seeking a regulatory leader to guide all regulatory, permitting, and compliance activities for the company’s hydropower pumped storage projects.

You will craft regulatory strategy, secure timely approvals, and ensure project alignment with applicable national and local rules. The role requires strong leadership, extensive regulatory expertise, and the ability to oversee multi-project portfolios while building key government relationships and guiding

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of regulatory affairs, permitting, or compliance experience.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure or hydropower projects.
• Proven ability to lead regulatory functions across multiple projects.
• Established network with government agencies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of regulatory strategies for WAWA Pumped Storage Project.
• Oversee all permitting, licensing, and compliance activities to ensure projects meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and interpret relevant laws, regulations, policies, and industry standards affecting hydropower projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, LGUs, and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate with internal teams (project, legal, environmental, and government relations) to ensure alignment and timely submissions.
• Identify and mitigate regulatory risks that could impact project timelines or approvals.
• Represent the organization in high-level consultations, hearings, and negotiations with regulators and government authorities.
• Prepare regulatory reports, briefings, and updates for executive leadership and the Board.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the regulatory team to ensure capability building and succession planning.
• Support advocacy and policy engagement initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Regulatory affairs

Permitting & compliance

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Law / Public Admin / Eng / Env Sci)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. is seeking a regulatory leader to guide all regulatory, permitting, and compliance activities for the company’s hydropower pumped storage projects.

You will craft regulatory strategy, secure timely approvals, and ensure project alignment with applicable national and local rules. The role requires strong leadership, extensive regulatory expertise, and the ability to oversee multi-project portfolios while building key government relationships and guiding