Permitting Opportunities - Daanbantayan, Cebu

ACCIONA; Daanbantayan; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO

Life insurance

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking experienced permitting professionals to support renewable energy project development in the Philippines. The role focuses on securing national and local permits, coordinating with government agencies, and ensuring timely progression from development to construction.

Responsibilities include managing permit timelines, maintaining trackers and documentation, and close collaboration with internal teams to align permitting activities with project milestones.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of permitting experience in energy or large-scale development.
• Strong understanding of Philippine national and local permits.
• Experience coordinating with government agencies and multi-step approvals.
• Excellent organizational, documentation and tracking skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and government offices as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day permitting activities to secure national and local permits and approvals.
• Monitor permit applications, schedules, and deadlines to ensure timely submission and follow-up.
• Identify permitting risks, delays, and bottlenecks, and propose mitigation actions.
• Maintain accurate permitting trackers, dashboards, and documentation for all active projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams (development, engineering, land, construction) to align permitting requirements with project timelines.
• Liaise with government agencies and regulatory bodies (DOE, ERC, NGCP, DENR, NCIP, DAR, LGUs).
• Support preparation and submission of permit applications and compliance documentation.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of regulatory requirements and updates affecting project development.
• Provide regular reporting on permitting status, risks, and upcoming milestones.

Skills

Permitting experience

Philippine regulations

Stakeholder management

Documentation & tracking

Travel readiness

Government liaison

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 with a strong pipeline of wind and solar projects under development, the region is a key priority for ACCIONA Energía. Join a team that is building a cleaner future - locally and globally.

Job Description

Your career in Permitting

As part of our development activities in the Philippines, we are building a strong Permitting team and are looking for experienced professionals at different levels to support the successful development and execution of our renewable energy projects.

We are currently accepting applications for different levels of experience (from Officer to Supervisor)

Timeline:

Specific vacancies will open depending on project needs.

Location:

Contract type:

Permitting 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.

About your role in Permitting

Permitting is a critical function in enabling renewable energy projects to move from development to construction. The team is responsible for securing all required national and local permits, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and supporting the timely progression of project milestones.

The team also plays a key role in managing stakeholder relationships with government agencies, identifying permitting risks early, and ensuring smooth coordination between internal project teams and external authorities.

Depending on the level of the role, responsibilities will range from hands-on permit processing and documentation to coordination and supervision of permitting activities across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities (depending on level)

• Coordinate day-to-day permitting activities to secure required national and local permits and approvals.
• Monitor permit applications, schedules, and deadlines to ensure timely submission and follow-up.
• Identify permitting risks, delays, and bottlenecks, and propose mitigation actions.
• Maintain accurate permitting trackers, dashboards, and documentation for all active projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams (development, engineering, land, construction) to ensure permitting requirements align with project timelines.
• Liaise with government agencies and regulatory bodies, including DOE, ERC, NGCP, DENR, NCIP, DAR, LGUs, and other relevant authorities.
• Support preparation and submission of permit applications and compliance documentation.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of regulatory requirements and updates affecting project development.
• Provide regular reporting on permitting status, risks, and upcoming milestones.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Minimum 3 years of experience in permitting, ideally within energy, utilities, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects.
• Strong understanding of Philippine permitting frameworks and regulatory processes (national and local levels).
• Experience coordinating with government agencies and managing multi-step approval processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple permits and deadlines simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation and tracking capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project development environment.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and government offices as required.

Why Join Us?

By joining this team, you will play a key role in enabling renewable energy projects that will help transform the energy landscape of the Philippines. You will work in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment within a global renewable energy company, contributing directly to projects that deliver long-term value for local communities and future generations.

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.