Land Acquisition Manager

Deputy Manager/Manager - Land Acquisition - Bhavnagar, Gujarat

• Responsible for end-to-end land acquisition, government liaison, statutory approvals, and stakeholder management for Wind, Solar, and Hybrid Renewable Energy projects across Gujarat.
• Identify, evaluate, and acquire Government, Private, and Forest land for RE projects.
• Conduct site identification, feasibility studies, land due diligence, title verification, and land negotiations.
• Obtain all required approvals, NOCs, permissions, and clearances from Revenue, Forest, Panchayat, Railway, Mining, and other government departments.
• Liaise with District Collectors, SDMs, Mamlatdars, Talatis, Sarpanches, and local authorities for smooth project execution.
• Ensure compliance with Gujarat land policies, government resolutions (GRs), and regulatory requirements.
• Minimize Right of Way (ROW) issues and local-level disputes during project development and operations.
• Maintain MIS of land records, statutory payments, approvals, legal matters, and compliance timelines.
• Support Project, Legal, Asset Management, and CSR teams on land-related matters.
• Track policy developments, competitor activities, and market intelligence relevant to the RE sector.

Desired Profile

• 10-15 years of experience in Land Acquisition, Government Liaison, and Regulatory Approvals.
• Prior experience in Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Power, or Transmission sector preferred.
• Strong understanding of Gujarat land acquisition procedures, land allotment policies, and statutory approval processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, networking, and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies

• Land Acquisition & Due Diligence
• Government Relations
• Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
• Project Coordination
• MIS & Documentation Management

Language Preference: Gujarati