Regulatory Strategy Lead for Hydropower Projects

Prime Infrastructure Capital; Rizal; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Infrastructure Capital, Inc. is seeking a Regulatory Manager in Rizal, Philippines, to provide executive leadership over regulatory, permitting, and compliance functions across the company’s hydropower pumped storage projects. The role ensures compliance with national and local regulations and secures timely permits and approvals.

The candidate will develop regulatory strategies, lead a team, engage with government agencies, and travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12–15+ years of regulatory affairs, permitting, or compliance experience in energy, infrastructure, or hydropower projects.
• Proven experience managing regulatory functions across multiple complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, permitting processes, and compliance in the energy sector.
• Established network with government agencies and LGUs is highly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and regulatory offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of regulatory strategies for WAWA Pumped Storage Project.
• Oversee all permitting, licensing, and compliance activities to ensure projects meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and interpret relevant laws, regulations, policies, and industry standards affecting hydropower projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, LGUs, and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate with internal teams (project, legal, environmental, and government relations) to ensure alignment and timely submissions.
• Identify and mitigate regulatory risks that could impact project timelines or approvals.
• Represent the organization in high-level consultations, hearings, and negotiations with regulators and government authorities.
• Prepare regulatory reports, briefings, and updates for executive leadership and the Board.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the regulatory team to ensure capability building and succession planning.
• Support advocacy and policy engagement initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Regulatory strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Prime Infrastructure Capital, Inc. is seeking a Regulatory Manager in Rizal, Philippines, to provide executive leadership over regulatory, permitting, and compliance functions across the company’s hydropower pumped storage projects. The role ensures compliance with national and local regulations and secures timely permits and approvals.

The candidate will develop regulatory strategies, lead a team, engage with government agencies, and travel to project sites as needed.