Land, Approvals & Permit (Manager/ Senior Manager) (Solar) (m/f/d)

The new sustainability: want to join a renewable energy pioneer? Our mission is to advance large-scale photovoltaics to meet the growing global demand for clean electricity. Come be a part of our success story! Land, Approvals & Permit (Assistant Manager/ Deputy Manager) (Solar) (m/f/d) Full-time Employee, Karnataka Profile Summary: We are developing solar, wind and solar-wind hybrid sites across India. If you have a deep understanding of the land and related approvals as a subject, and hands on experience in land acquisition for large solar and wind projects in India, and wish to be part of energy transition , Come and be a part of our success story! 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 Karnataka 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 Karnataka and updating it on a regular basis covering activities/ stakeholders/ cost/ risks.
• Liaison with all Karnataka 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 MoUs, 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.

Technical Expertise:

• Thorough understanding of land (Private / Forest) acquisition and related process, applicable laws in state of Karnataka.
• Deep understanding of land suitability and analysis for solar and wind projects
• Versatile in understanding & use of GPS instruments, .kmz files, revenue maps etc.

Qualification and Educational Requirements:

• 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 act etc.
• Minimum –10+ years of hands-on experience in Land procurement/ acquisition in Karnataka for Solar and Wind Projects.
• Having proven track record of land acquisition for large Utility based projects in Karnataka state.

About us: Established in 2002, ib vogt GmbH focuses on developing and delivering high-quality large-scale turnkey PV plants worldwide. As a manufacturer-independent integrated developer with a strong worldwide network of local development partners ib vogt provides high-quality turnkey PV plants, designed and engineered in Germany, to end investors internationally. Since 2009 the family-owned company has realized plants with a total rated capacity of over 2.9 GWp worldwide The company creates business in more than 55 countries, operating internationally from its headquarters in Berlin, Germany and offices in UK, USA, Australia, Panama, Poland, Spain, India and Southeast Asia, as well as several joint ventures across Africa. In India, the company has developed > 1 GWp of solar / wind project including commissioning of a 58 MWp Solar- Wind hybrid project in Gujarat. We offer you:

• Interesting and challenging tasks
• 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
• competitive remuneration (based on experience)

How to apply If you enjoy challenges, are looking for a modern workplace and would like to become actively involved in a successful company, we look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions about a career at ib vogt, please contact us directly at careersIND@ibvogt.com