Approvals & Permits (Manager/Sr. Manager)

Established in 2002, ib vogt GmbH is specialized in the Development, Design and Engineering, Financing, EPC and Operation of solar power and provides turnkey solar power plant solutions to investors internationally.

As a manufacturer-independent integrated developer, the company focuses on tailor-made solar power plant solutions that maximize lifecycle performance and returns.

Since 2009, ib vogt has commissioned plants with a capacity of almost 2 Gigawatt. We employ over 840 specialists, in all areas of the solar power plant value chain in over 40 countries. The company operates internationally from offices in Spain Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Poland, USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Panama, India and Southeast Asia.

Role & Responsibilities:

You shall perform following functions including but not limited to:

• Leading the land acquisition and complete ownership of the acquisition process and meeting required compliances.
• Identification of various Gurgaon based land facilitators/ aggregators (LF/As) in the State, and rank them basis their resources, past performances, and market.
• Visiting sites and identification of potential risk.
• Scrutiny & comparison of various site options for suitability for solar/ wind sites, site visits and presenting the findings to the management in a concise manner for decision making.
• Supervision and monitoring of LF/As deliverables and responsibility for land acquisition as per agreement with the LF/As.
• Charting land (Private / Govt./ Forest) acquisition process in the state of Gurgaon and updating it on a regular basis covering activities/ stakeholders/ cost/ risks.
• Liaison with all Haryana Govt. authorities at all levels required/ involved in the land acquisition process and getting required permits/ approvals in a time bound manner.
• Lead legal due diligence (LDD) and documentation with internal/ external lawyers and ensure clear and marketable title of the potential land before acquisition Assess potential Row issues and ensure resolution through LF/As in a time-bound manner without impacting the project timelines. This also involves coordination and resolution of the legal issues pertaining to land acquisition, ROW and extend necessary support to other departments.
• Working closely with Aggregators and coordinate with them for faster execution of Moues, Sale/ Lease Deeds/ POAs and related documents
• Keep the Management informed by circulating MIS of Litigations, Notices, and legal compliances. Discuss and suggest the proper course of action considering the legal risk

Qualification and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from any recognized institute.
• Advanced degree or professional certifications in related fields. 

Experience:

• Minimum of 11 to 15 years of hands-on experience in Land procurement/ acquisition in Haryana for Solar and Wind Projects.

Technical Expertise:

• Significant experience in land acquisition involving (Revenue/ Forest/ Pvt Land) exploring potential site acquisitions, preparing valuation reports for acquisition, and negotiating to acquire land and property.
• Should have in-depth knowledge of Land revenue Act, Stamp & Registration act, forest conservation acts etc.
• Versatile in und Deep understanding & use of GPS instruments, .kmz files, revenue maps etc.
• Deep understanding of land suitability and analysis for solar and wind projects

Preferred Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills to interact with clients, team members, and authorities.
• Having proven track record of land acquisition for large Utility based projects in Haryana state.
• Leadership ability level-Moderate (team building, coaching, mentoring, change management, advising)

We offer you:

• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world.
• An open-minded, friendly and highly motivated team.
• Great opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Interesting and challenging tasks.
• Competitive remuneration (based on experience).