Senior Manager - Project Approvals (Environment & Forests)

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

The Manager – Statutory Approvals will lead and manage the end-to-end approval process for Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), Environmental Clearances, and Forest Clearances across all active PSP projects. This role is responsible for proactive liaison with regulatory bodies, timely submission of regulatory documentation, and ensuring all statutory approvals are secured within project timelines across State and Central government levels.

Location : Gurugram Haryana

Experience : 10 to 14 Years

• Regulatory submissions and approval management for hydropower and Pumped Storage Projects.
• Strong working knowledge of CEA, CWC, GSI, CSMRS, MoP, MoEF&CC, and MoWR approval processes.
• Pre-discussions and interface management with statutory bodies for DPR appraisal and clearances.
• Forest Clearance (Stage I & II), Environmental Clearance, and allied regulatory frameworks.
• Monitoring and tracking of approval milestones across multiple projects and states.
• Government relations and stakeholder management with regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the submission of all statutory documentation for DPR approvals, Environmental Clearances, and Forest Clearances.
• Conduct pre-discussions with regulatory bodies to understand formats, documentation requirements, and initiate appraisal of submissions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather and assess necessary data, including arranging technical discussions with statutory bodies as required.
• Follow up at desk level in all statutory offices to mitigate inter-office and coordination-related time gaps.
• Monitor and track stages of regulatory approval that impact project timelines; proactively inform stakeholders of relevant updates.
• Resolve issues that arise during the approval process and ensure timely submission of corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all regulatory filings and correspondence with regulatory authorities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the company and regulatory agencies at both State and Central levels.
• Respond to inquiries from regulatory authorities and ensure timely resolution of any additional information requests.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulatory officials and associated offices.
• Develop and execute tailored approval strategies for each project considering State and Central-level requirements.

Stakeholder & Consultant Management

• Act as the single point of accountability for all regulatory compliance within project timelines.
• Liaise with consultants handling EIA/EMP, CSMRS drilling, GSI studies, and other regulatory studies.
• Educate and guide internal teams regarding regulatory requirements, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Coordinate with Legal, Land, and Environment teams to align documentation and submission requirements.