PERMIT HEAD

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 100,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy company in the Philippines is seeking a Permits Head to oversee permitting activities for solar projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with local and national regulations, developing relationships with government agencies, and streamlining permitting processes. The ideal candidate has a relevant Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in permits management. Competitive salary and career development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in permits management, preferably in solar or energy.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and permitting processes.
• Ability to monitor and expedite permit timelines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead permitting activities for solar installations across various locations.
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and national regulations.
• Develop relationships with government agencies and utility providers.

Skills

Knowledge of national and local permitting procedures

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Legal Management

Job description

Overview

Join a mission-driven company leading the charge in clean energy! We are looking for a Permits Head to lead and oversee all permitting activities for our solar projects across various locations. This role is critical in ensuring regulatory compliance, timely approvals, and smooth coordination with distribution utility organizations, government agencies and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all permitting activities for solar installations—residential, commercial, and utility-scale.
• Ensure requirements for each DUs and LGUs across the country are maintained and updated regularly to expedite compliance submission.
• Develop and maintain relationships with LGUs, government agencies (e.g., DOE, ERC, DENR, DOLE), and utility providers.
• Ensure all projects comply with local, regional, and national regulations, securing necessary clearances and approvals.
• Create and implement streamlined permitting processes, templates, and checklists.
• Monitor permit timelines and proactively address bottlenecks or delays.
• Coordinate closely with project, engineering, and legal teams to ensure permit requirements are integrated into project planning.
• Provide guidance and updates to management on permit statuses, risks, and regulatory changes.
• Train and supervise permit officers or coordinators to ensure consistent performance and regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Legal Management, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in permits management—preferably in the solar, energy, or infrastructure industry.
• Strong knowledge of national and local permitting procedures, codes, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to handle high-volume permitting requirements across multiple sites.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage time-sensitive processes effectively.
• Familiarity with solar industry regulations is a strong advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing and impactful industry
• Career development and leadership opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive work environment