Manager - Land Procurement

About Company

ReNew is a leading decarbonization solutions provider and the first Indian clean energy company to list on Nasdaq (Nasdaq: RNW). With 16.3 GW of commissioned and pipeline utility-scale projects, we are a global company with strong Indian roots. Founded in 2011, ReNew is at the forefront of fighting climate change by offering decarbonization solutions through utility-scale wind and solar offerings, green hydrogen, carbon markets, and energy storage. ReNew has been a pioneer in leveraging digital technologies to accelerate the transition to green energy and address the unique requirements of the B2B segment in India, where we are the market leader. Our mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew is the world’s first clean energy company to be recognized as a Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum. In 2023, we were recognized among ‘Top 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch’ by the MIT Technology Review. We are a recipient of the Sustainable Market Initiative’s Terra Carta Seal. The COP28 UAE Presidency presented ReNew the ‘Energy Transition Changemaker’ award for developing and deploying the country’s first round-the-clock power project. ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects currently contribute to 1.9% of India’s power capacity and are spread across 150+ sites and 18 Indian states. We have helped prevent 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% of India’s total power sector emissions, in addition to generating around 130,000 jobs over the past decade.

Job Description

• Strategic & Legal Oversight:
  • Track and interpret evolving regulatory and policy changes related to land acquisition and renewable project development.
  • Represent the company at state forums, regulatory bodies, and public hearings. 1.1.4.2 Land Acquisition & RoW:
  • Lead land identification, acquisition (private/government/forest), and NA conversion efforts for wind and solar projects.
  • Coordinate and support in obtaining statutory approvals (e.g., Panchayat NoC, labor licenses, Factory & other clearances).
  • Monitor and manage RoW issues, forest clearance processes, and resolve local conflicts in collaboration with legal and security teams.
• Operational Support:
  • Collaborate with the O&M team to ensure timely payment of statutory fees and management of operational lands.
  • Provide feedback on local vendors, contractors, and aggregators for land procurement, transmission lines, and substations.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  • Support CSR team in executing community development projects by liaising with local stakeholders and aligning initiatives with ground-level needs.
  • Maintain strong relationships with local authorities, revenue officials, and landowners to ensure seamless execution.
• Internal Coordination & Reporting:
  • Regularly update senior management on land status, risks, and mitigation plans.
  • Maintain land records, contracts, and GIS mapping of acquired parcels.
  • Mentor and guide junior staff in the land team.
  • Land records & documentation (hard & softy copies)