Project Development Consultant (Energy)

Vena Group; Makati; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Group in Makati/Metro Manila is seeking a field-oriented consultant to support Business Development by securing regulatory permits for pipeline projects and preparing stakeholder communications.

You will visit site locations, liaise with agencies and communities, supervise consultants, and help coordinate IEC activities while ensuring timely documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Business, Engineering, Sciences or any related course.
• At least two years related work experience.
• Must be willing to report full time onsite and conduct fieldwork.
• Experience in energy, power, environment or regulatory industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Business Development team with regulatory permits, approvals, and clearances for pipeline projects.
• Assist in preparing project documents and communications to stakeholders.
• Liaise with government agencies, LGUs, host communities, and IP tribes during site visits.
• Coordinate IEC activities and stakeholder meetings, present projects, and document concerns.
• Supervise third-party consultants ensuring timely completion per standards and laws.
• Coordinate with Technical Services and Land Acquisition during joint field activities.
• Maintain documents, attend meetings, and file and monitor records.
• Circulate documents to recipients promptly to meet deadlines.
• Perform other Project Development support tasks as required.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Sciences or related

Job description

• Assist the Business Development team apply for, secure, monitor and maintain all relevant regulatory permits, approvals and clearances for the various pipeline projects.
• Assist in writing/preparing/editing project documents such as communications to stakeholders, progress reports, meeting minutes, stakeholder IEC documentation, CDMP etc.
• Regularly visit the project sites and other field locations to liaise with government agencies, local government units, host barangays/communities, IP tribes, and other key stakeholders.
• Help coordinate project IEC activities and consultation meetings with host barangays/ communities, IP tribes, LGU officials, and local stakeholders; make project presentations for these meetings and document questions and concerns raised.
• Help supervise third-party consultants and contractors to ensure timely completion of works in accordance with company standards and existing laws and regulations.
• Coordinate with the Technical Services and Land Acquisition teams when conducting joint field activities and other shared workstreams.
• Keep SP updated, attend monthly BD obligation and documentation alignment meetings, and ensure documents are filed, organized and monitored in a timely and efficient manner.
• Circulate documents via post and emails, making sure these reach the intended recipients within the timeline required and thereby avoiding any late communications or missed deadlines.
• Perform other Project Development support tasks as required.

Prerequisites:

• Graduate of Business, Engineering, Sciences or any related course
• At least two years related work experience
• Must be willing to report full time onsite and to conduct fieldwork
• Preferably has a background in energy, power, environment or regulatory industry

(Please note that this is for a Consultancy engagement that will require you to work full-time for 6 months, renewable depending on business)