Land Director

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

Lead land acquisition, due diligence, documentation, and landowner relations for utility-scale renewable energy projects in the Philippines.

Our client is an international renewable energy developer seeking a Land Director to lead land strategy and acquisition across its Philippine project portfolio. The role will oversee land due diligence, complex acquisitions, titling, government relations, and land rights throughout project development, construction, and operations. The position will be based in the Philippines.

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 proceedings.
• 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, local government units (LGUs), and relevant authorities.
• Lead land reclassification and land-use conversion processes, securing necessary government approvals.
• Coordinate land-related lender due diligence and financing requirements.
• Manage the GIS Specialist, Geodetic Engineer, and Land Officers, coordinating with internal project teams and external consultants.

Requirements

• Degree in Geodetic Engineering, Land Management, Surveying, Real Estate, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
• Significant experience in Philippine land acquisition and due diligence, preferably within renewable energy, power, or infrastructure.
• Proven experience handling complex acquisitions, including untitled land, agrarian reform restrictions, estate settlements, and expropriation.
• Established network of land brokers and local intermediaries.
• Strong relationships with LGUs, including mayor and governor-level stakeholders.
• Experience negotiating land sale, lease, rights-of-way, and easement agreements.
• Strong knowledge of Philippine land law, titling, registration, and land reclassification processes.
• Experience managing teams and multiple project sites.
• Fluent in English and Filipino.
• Based in the Philippines, with regular travel to project sites and government offices.