Land Acquisition Permitting Consultant

Vena Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 1,004,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Group in Makati, Philippines seeks an experienced Permitting Consultant to support land acquisition and regulatory compliance during pre-development. You will collaborate with the Permitting Manager and project team to secure and manage permits and related clearances across national agencies.

The role focuses on preparing documentary requirements, coordinating permit submissions, and facilitating inspections.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant work experience in land acquisition permitting.
• College graduate.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies (e.g. DENR).

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing and securing land acquisition permits (SFLMA, FLAg, SAPA, etc.).
• Prepare documentary requirements for permit issuance.
• Coordinate with Permitting Manager and project team to submit applications.
• Engage with regulatory agencies to monitor progress and address requirements.
• Support technical discussions and meetings with regulators.
• Facilitate ocular inspections and site visits with agencies and teams.
• Contribute to technical reports and management/inspection plans for permits.
• Submit compliance reports and ensure adherence to permit terms.
• Perform other permitting tasks as directed by Permitting Manager.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Land acquisition permitting

Stakeholder coordination

Documentation

Education

College Graduate

Job description

The Consultant will perform permitting and regulatory compliance consulting services as required by the Company and as expected of someone with the Consultant’s experience, qualifications, and expertise. The Consultant will work closely with the Permitting Manager and other members of the Project Team to provide support in the timely processing, acquisition, and management of all land permits and other relevant management arrangements necessary during the pre-development stage of the Project.

Key Responsibilities:

a. Assist in the processing and securement of all land acquisition–related permits, including but not limited to:

• Sustainable Forest Land Management Agreements (SFLMA)
• Forest Landuse Agreements (FLAg)
• Special Land Use Permits (SLUP)
• Special Use Agreement in Protected Areas (SAPA)
• Foreshore Lease Agreements (FLA)
• Tree Cutting Permits (TCP)
• Bamboo Cutting Permits (BCP)
• Coconut Cutting Permits (CCP)
• Land Use Conversion Permits
• Assistance with land reclassification processes
• Other permits, tenure instruments, management arrangements, or clearances that may be required during the pre-development phase of the Project

b. Prepare, compile, and ensure completeness of documentary requirements necessary for the issuance of permits and relevant clearances.

c. Coordinate and collaborate with the Permitting Manager, project team members, other departments, and relevant stakeholders to facilitate the preparation, submission, and compliance with permit applications.

d. Provide support to coordination activities with permit handlers and focal persons from regulatory agencies (e.g. DENR) to monitor progress, address issues, and ensure compliance with additional requirements within the prescribed timelines.

e. Support the team during technical discussions, deliberations, and reviews with regulatory agencies, including preparatory coordination, documentation, and participation in such meetings.

f. Assist in the facilitation of ocular inspections and site visits, including pre- and post-activity coordination with agencies and internal teams.

g. Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and documents, such as Indicative Management Plans, Comprehensive Development and Management Plans, inventory and inspection reports, and other relevant submissions required for permit issuance and project development.

h. Assist in the preparation and timely submission of compliance reports and other documentation required by regulatory agencies, including the preparation of compliance with permitting terms and conditions to ensure continuous adherence to regulatory obligations.

i. Perform other related tasks and relevant work functions necessary to support the land acquisition permitting process, or as may be assigned by the Permitting Manager or the Project Team.

Pre-requisites:

• College Graduate
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in Land Acquisition Permitting