Waaree RTL - Land Acquisition Manager

Role Summary:

The Land Acquisition Manager leads all land-related activities as site in-charge for assigned solar/wind and infrastructure projects. The role covers land acquisition, possession, demarcation, lease and purchase transactions, and Right of Way (ROW) negotiations for private and government land, along with securing statutory approvals and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from government authorities to keep project execution on schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead all land-related activities as site in-charge for the assigned solar/wind park or infrastructure project.

- Obtain NOCs and statutory approvals from government departments and authorities.

- Liaise and coordinate with the Revenue Department, Tehsil Office, Collectorate, Forest Department, Pollution Control Board and Environmental authorities.

- Carry out land acquisition, possession, demarcation and lease/purchase transactions for private and government land.

- Negotiate rent and rate terms with landowners; identify and evaluate alternative sites.

- Resolve public and local stakeholder issues holding up sites, through direct liaison and effective communication.

- Manage vendor coordination and supervise day-to-day site operations related to land acquisition.

- Maintain project trackers, documentation and progress reports to ensure timely execution.

- Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth project implementation.

- Ensure compliance with statutory, environmental and regulatory requirements throughout project execution.

- Support timely land-related clearances and permissions to achieve project milestones.

Key Skills Required:

- Site survey for land acquisition, including GPS-based measurement.

- Coordination with site owners, and identifying alternative sites when negotiations stall.

- Rent and rate negotiation with landowners.

- Verification of property and authority papers/documents for lease or sale of a site.

- Securing NOCs through liaison with Municipal Corporations, Nagar Palika, Nagar Panchayat and Gram Panchayat bodies.

- Coordination with contractors and vendors on site activities.

- Strong government liaison and stakeholder management skills.

- Documentation and tracker/progress-report maintenance.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Graduate or postgraduate degree; a background in Arts, Social Work, or a related discipline is an advantage.

- 8+ years of relevant experience in land acquisition, ROW negotiation and government liaison.

- Prior exposure to renewable energy (solar/wind), highway (NHAI), railway, irrigation, or telecom infrastructure projects preferred.

- Working knowledge of computer applications for documentation and reporting.