Deputy Manager - Land Procurement

About Company

Founded in 2011, ReNew, is one of the largest renewable energy companies globally, with a leadership position in India. Listed on Nasdaq under the ticker RNW, ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind energy projects, utility-scale solar energy projects, utility-scale firm power projects, and distributed solar energy projects. In addition to being a major independent power producer in India, ReNew is evolving to become an end-to-end decarbonization partner providing solutions in a just and inclusive manner in the areas of clean energy, green hydrogen, value-added energy offerings through digitalisation, storage, and carbon markets that increasingly are integral to addressing climate change. With a total capacity of more than 13.4 GW (including projects in pipeline), ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects are spread across 150+ sites, with a presence spanning 18 states in India, contributing to 1.9 % of India’s power capacity. Consequently, this has helped to avoid 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% India’s total power sector emissions. In the over 10 years of its operation, ReNew has generated almost 1.3 lakh jobs, directly and indirectly. ReNew has achieved market leadership in the Indian renewable energy industry against the backdrop of the Government of India’s policies to promote growth of this sector. ReNew’s current group of stockholders contains several marquee investors including CPP Investments, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Goldman Sachs, GEF SACEF and JERA. Its mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew stands committed to providing clean, safe, affordable, and sustainable energy for all and has been at the forefront of leading climate action in India.

Job Description

Deputy Manager – Land Acquisition (Gujarat)

Location: Gujarat
 Function: Land Acquisition & External Affairs

Role Purpose

Support land acquisition, government liaison, statutory approvals, and compliance activities for Wind, Solar, and Hybrid Renewable Energy projects across Gujarat.

Key Responsibilities
Manage acquisition of Government, Private, and Forest land, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
Coordinate with Revenue, Forest, Panchayat, Railway, Mining, R&B, DILR, and other government departments for approvals, NOCs, mortgage permissions, and land-related clearances.
Liaise with Mamlatdar, Talati, SDM/Prant Office, District Administration, Surveyors, and local authorities to facilitate land allotment and NA approvals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with government officials, village panchayats, local leaders, and community stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to prevailing land allotment policies, GRs, and RE sector regulations.
Support Project Execution, Legal, Land, Asset Management, and CSR teams on land-related matters.
Minimize Right of Way (ROW) issues and local-level challenges during project execution and operations.
Maintain MIS and records pertaining to land approvals, statutory payments, taxes, NA cess, compliances, and timelines.
Monitor policy developments, government notifications, and competitor activities relevant to Renewable Energy projects.
Ensure timely compliance with all land-related statutory requirements for operational and under-development projects.
Desired Profile
6-9 years of experience in Land Acquisition and Government Liaison.
Prior experience in Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Power, or Transmission sector preferred.
Good understanding of land acquisition procedures, land records, title verification, and statutory approval processes.
Strong networking, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
Experience working with government authorities and local administration in Gujarat will be preferred.
Key Competencies
Land Acquisition & Documentation
Government Relations
Regulatory Compliance
Stakeholder Management
Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
ROW Management
MIS & Reporting
Project Coordination & Execution Support