Project Acquisition Specialist

About Our Project Development Role

We are amongst the top 10 largest renewable IPPs in India in terms of total capacity as of a recent date. We develop, build, operate, and maintain projects through our in-house engineering, procurement, construction, operations & maintenance teams.

Our portfolio includes wind, solar, wind-solar hybrid and firm and dispatchable renewable energy including battery energy storage systems. Our total portfolio stands at approximately 10,069 MWp spread over 48 projects across four states in India.

About the Position Responsibilities

• You will oversee land acquisition activities for Wind projects. Reporting directly to the Head of Project Development, you will play a crucial role in creating a land pool for under-construction wind projects and creating a pipeline for the organization.

Main Accountabilities:

• Provide support for project development activities and collaborate with different departments for land acquisition and related tasks for wind projects.
• Identify suitable developers/aggregators for wind energy projects, focusing on primary states.
• Ensure adherence to statutes and regulations related to land, forest, and other approvals.
• Assess risks in land acquisition and recommend mitigation plans.
• Lead legal due diligence (DD) and documentation with internal/external lawyers and ensure clear and marketable title of the potential land before acquisition.
• Participate in drafting, finalization, and execution of Sale/Lease Deeds and such agreements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, engineering, project management, legal, and finance, to ensure seamless land acquisition for wind energy projects.
• Facilitate effective communication and coordination to meet project timelines and objectives.
• Handle interactions with local agencies and stakeholders to facilitate smooth acquisition and usage of lands for wind energy projects until commissioning.
• Manage administrative tasks related to land acquisition and usage across pan-India locations.
• Develop project plans and schedules, coordinating with various stakeholders for successful project implementation.
• Obtain various approvals for land acquisition like Airport Authority of India NOC, Ministry of Defence (MoD) NOC, and other relevant approvals.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• You must have significant experience in land acquisition involving Revenue/Private/Forest Land, exploring potential site acquisitions, preparing valuation reports for acquisition, and negotiating to acquire land.
• A minimum of 12 years of hands-on experience in land procurement/acquisition for Wind and/or solar projects is required.
• Excellent communication skills for effective communication with team members, cross-functional teams, and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of government policies, permits, and regulatory requirements related to renewable energy projects and land acquisition.
• Thorough knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to forests and land.
• Familiarity with land acquisition processes, including procurement, leasing, easement, etc., for renewable power projects.
• Ability to conduct preliminary due diligence checks on lands and assess land risks.
• Proficiency in identifying suitable developers/aggregators for renewable energy projects.
• Proven ability to secure lands within targeted timelines.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to execute land procurement targets, plans, and project development activities.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a results-oriented approach.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to address challenges in land acquisition and project development.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability principles.