Permitting Associate (Environmental & Regulatory Permits)

NES Fircroft Ltd; Taguig; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft Ltd. is seeking a Permitting Associate in Taguig (BGC) with hybrid work setup. The role focuses on permitting, stakeholder coordination, and project monitoring for renewable energy projects in the Philippines.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with DENR permitting processes, public land permits, and government stakeholder management, with travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any bachelor's degree.
• 3–5 years of experience in environmental and regulatory permits with DENR and/or renewable energy sector.
• Strong knowledge in DENR processes, public land permitting requirements, and government stake holder management.
• 3–5 years of experience interfacing with government agencies and processing regulatory requirements for permits and clearances.
• Willingness to travel frequently for field-based permitting activities.

Responsibilities

• Support permitting manager and project manager from origination through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare and track project permitting timelines, milestones, schedule and budget.
• Organize and manage the database of project permitting documents.
• Coordinate with national and local government agencies, LGUs, and stakeholders to secure permits and endorsements.
• Support the securing of permits, approvals, and other clearances including DENR/EMB/NCIP/CAAP-related items.
• Coordinate with the land and external affairs teams to align permitting with land acquisition and social acceptances.
• Engage with third-party service providers in permitting, logistics, and construction-readiness workstreams.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Permitting Associate
Location: BGC, Taguig
Work Set Up: Hybrid (Mon-Thurs onsite & Fri WFH; With frequent fieldwork)
Contract Type: 12 months (renewable contract)

Ideal Candidate

Hands-on experience in environmental and regulatory permits within the renewable energy sector. The candidate should have a strong understanding of DENR permitting processes, public land permitting requirements, and government stakeholder management, with the flexibility to travel frequently for field-based permitting activities.

Role Overview

The Permiting Associate will support renewable energy projects in the Philippines from origination through construction readiness, with particular focus on permitting, stakeholder coordination and project monitoring and control. The ideal candidate would have direct experience in development works leading up to financial close, with direct experience in construction and execution considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Development Support

• Support the Permitting Manager and Project Manager in the development of renewable energy projects in the Philippines from origination through construction and commissioning
• Prepare, review and keep up-to-date project permitting timelines. Monitor project permitting progress, key milestones, schedule and budget.
• Organize and manage the database of project permitting documents.

2. Permitting and Regulatory Approvals

• Support the permitting strategy and regulatory approvals process, including identifying permit requirements, preparing and tracking applications, and coordinating with national and local government agencies, LGUs, and other stakeholders to secure the permits, clearances, and endorsements needed for project implementation and financing.
• Support the securing of permits, approvals, and other clearances necessary for project implementation. This includes the preparation of requirements and coordination with service providers for:
  • ECC, SFLMA, SAPA, and other tenurial instruments and clearances issued by the DENR, EMB, MGB and related agencies;
  • CNO, CP and other clearances issued or granted by the NCIP as part of the FPIC process;
  • Height Clearance Permit and other clearances issued by the CAAP;
  • Permits and clearances issued by the DPWH, PPA, LGUs and other related agencies for the use of roads, bridges and ports as required for project logistics;
  • COAs or service contracts for new sites; and
  • All other clearance, permits, or certificates granting authority for the use, possession, and development of private and public land for renewable energy projects.
• Support the coordination with the technical and environmental teams to align study outputs and schedules with permitting requirements, ensuring submissions are complete and timely, and track permit conditions so they are reflected in engineering design and construction planning.
• Support the coordination with the land and external affairs teams to align permitting activities with land acquisition and social acceptance.

Third-Party Stakeholder Coordination

• Support engagement with government agencies, LGUs, and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with third-party service providers in permitting, logistics, and construction-readiness workstreams.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the direct manager.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of any bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of expreience in environmental and regulatory permits with DENR and/or renewable energy sector.
• Strong knowledge in DENR processes, public land permitting requirements, and government stake holder management.
• 3-5 years of experience interfacing with government agencies and processing regulatory requirements for permits and clearances.
• Highly responsible and motivated individual who thrives in a highly effective and innovative environment

Relevant Skills

• Regulatory knowledge: in-depth understanding of the Philippine regulatory processes and strong ability to navigate complex permitting requirements to align with project needs.
• Stakeholder management: can coordinate with partners and maintain key stakeholder relationships
• Strong communication skills: Fluent in English and Filipino with strong communication (verbal or written) skills
• Team-oriented: ability to take initiative and work proactively within a lean team and manage different workstreams simultaneously.
• Able to handle desk and groundwork and willing to travel to project sites
• Detail-oriented, well organized, and able to learn quickly and independently with strong analytical skills

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.