Regulatory Strategy Lead — Hydropower & Permitting

Prime Infra; Rizal; On-site; PHP 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Infra in the Philippines seeks a Head of Regulatory to lead regulatory, permitting and compliance across hydropower pumped storage projects. You will secure permits, interpret laws, and shape regulatory strategies to enable project delivery and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities include leading regulatory strategy for WAWA Pumped Storage, overseeing licensing across projects, building government relationships, coordinating with internal teams, and mentoring the regulatory team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Administration, Engineering, or Environmental Science.
• 12–15+ years in regulatory affairs or compliance in energy, infrastructure, or hydropower.
• Proven experience managing regulatory functions across multiple complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and permitting processes in the energy sector.
• Established network with government agencies and LGUs is highly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

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 regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and interpret laws, regulations, policies, and industry standards affecting hydropower projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, LGUs, and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment and timely submissions.
• Identify and mitigate regulatory risks that could impact project timelines or approvals.
• Represent the organization in consultations, hearings, and negotiations with regulators.
• Prepare regulatory reports and updates for leadership and board.
• Lead and mentor the regulatory team for capability building and succession planning.
• Support advocacy and policy engagement initiatives aligned with corporate objectives.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Permitting & licensing

Compliance management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory strategy

Team leadership

Regulatory research

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Prime Infra in the Philippines seeks a Head of Regulatory to lead regulatory, permitting and compliance across hydropower pumped storage projects. You will secure permits, interpret laws, and shape regulatory strategies to enable project delivery and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities include leading regulatory strategy for WAWA Pumped Storage, overseeing licensing across projects, building government relationships, coordinating with internal teams, and mentoring the regulatory team.