Land Securement Officer

ACCIONA Energía; Angono; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO

Life insurance

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Land Securement Officer in Kalayaan, Laguna, Philippines to identify, negotiate, and secure land for renewable energy projects. The role emphasizes due diligence to meet regulatory requirements while supporting community and environmental objectives.

The position involves documentation, permitting, site inspections, data management, and stakeholder relations. Travel across the Philippines and field-site work are required to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of land securement or land acquisition experience.
• Ability to negotiate with landowners and government agencies.
• Understanding of property law and land titling procedures.
• Willingness to travel across the Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and negotiate land, draft offers, and close agreements with landowners.
• Conduct due diligence on property documents and manage Right-of-Way (ROW).
• Facilitate permits, licenses, and legal documents with LGUs and agencies, including taxes and titling.
• Perform site inspections and data management using GIS/GPS to verify boundaries.
• Engage with communities and stakeholders to support project timelines.
• Undertake any other duties as may be required to support operations.

Skills

Land negotiation

Due diligence

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

GIS/GPS proficiency

Tools

GIS software

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
In Southeast Asia, we’re growing fast. Present in the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, and currently adding a strong pipeline of wind and solar projects, the region is a key priority for us. Join a team that’s building a cleaner future—locally and globally.
We are currently seeking a Land Securement Officer based in Kalayaan, Laguna, Philippines, to be part of our Land Securement team that works on the development of our renewable energy projects in the area.
The Land Securement Officer will be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and securing land for project development. The role requires strong capabilities in due diligence to ensure that projects meet regulatory compliance requirements while fostering positive environmental and social impact within the communities where we operate. Key responsibilities include documentation, permitting and compliance support, site inspections, data management, as well as community and stakeholder relations.
Land Securement positions are based in the project area and will be hired under a project-based contract aligned with project development timelines. The positions will be hired under Acciona Energía and will have access to our range of employee benefits, including HMO and life insurance.

Job Description

• Acquisition & Negotiation: Proactively seeking opportunities for land acquisition, expanding project footprints, and negotiating lease or purchase agreements with landowners. Comply with standards, guidelines, strategies, processes, and procedures on the acquisition of land, land rights, perpetual easements and relocation needed for site acquisition. Prepares and implement of offers for acquisition, initiates and closes negotiations with affected parties, and obtains all required documentation. Initiates the processing of payments and other claims as well as the execution of relevant agreements.
• Due Diligence & Documentation: Conducting thorough, in-depth research on property documents (e.g., Transfer Certificates of Title, Tax Declarations), checking for encumbrances, and managing Right-of-Way (ROW).
• Permitting & Compliance: Facilitating the renewal and updating of necessary permits, licenses, and legal documents from raw land conversion to final development approval. Works with Local Government Units (LGUs) and government agencies, such as Bureau of Internal Revenue, Registry of Deeds, Land Registration Authority, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (“DENR”), and Department of Agrarian Reform (“DAR”), on the payment of relevant taxes and fees, registration of documents, titling, and other related activities. Work in the applications relevant cutting permits and assists in site/TL alignment clearing/preparation prior to construction. Supports and conducts tree inventory, tree cutting and all other activities related to Land & Development.
• Site Inspection & Data Management: Conducting on-site inspections, mapping, and using GIS/GPS technology to verify boundaries, and maintaining accurate land records. Identifies, assesses, and submits reports on the affected properties, landowners/claimants/tenants and improvements, including crops/plants/trees and houses/structures.
• Community & Stakeholder Relations: Works with CSR/ External Affairs in engaging with local communities, government units, and landowners to resolve conflicts and foster positive relationships to ensure project timelines are maintained.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required to support business operations.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in land securement, land acquisition, or a related field, with hands‑on experience in legal documentation, land negotiations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with private landowners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Understanding of property law, land titling procedures, and zoning regulations.
• Familiarity with survey plans, mapping software (GIS/GPS), and land-related documentation.
• Willingness to work in both office and field environments, including visits to project sites and government offices.
• Willingness to travel or be temporarily assigned to other Acciona Energía development projects across the Philippines.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.