Manila, PhilippinesEnergyDirector Level
The opportunity
Our client is an international renewable energy developer seeking a Land Director to lead land strategy and acquisition across its Philippine project portfolio. The role will oversee land due diligence, complex acquisitions, titling, government relations, and land rights throughout project development, construction, and operations. The position will be based in the Philippines.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute land acquisition strategies, budgets, and timelines for renewable energy projects.
- Lead land due diligence, surveys, GIS mapping, title verification, and ownership assessments.
- Manage complex land acquisitions, including untitled land, agrarian reform properties, estates, and expropriation proceedings.
- Negotiate and execute land sale, lease, rights-of-way, and easement agreements.
- Oversee land titling, registration, subdivision, and documentation processes.
- Build relationships with landowners, brokers, local government units (LGUs), and relevant authorities.
- Lead land reclassification and land-use conversion processes, securing necessary government approvals.
- Coordinate land-related lender due diligence and financing requirements.
- Manage the GIS Specialist, Geodetic Engineer, and Land Officers, coordinating with internal project teams and external consultants.
Requirements
- Degree in Geodetic Engineering, Land Management, Surveying, Real Estate, Law, Engineering, or a related field.
- Significant experience in Philippine land acquisition and due diligence, preferably within renewable energy, power, or infrastructure.
- Proven experience handling complex acquisitions, including untitled land, agrarian reform restrictions, estate settlements, and expropriation.
- Established network of land brokers and local intermediaries.
- Strong relationships with LGUs, including mayor and governor-level stakeholders.
- Experience negotiating land sale, lease, rights-of-way, and easement agreements.
- Strong knowledge of Philippine land law, titling, registration, and land reclassification processes.
- Experience managing teams and multiple project sites.
- Fluent in English and Filipino.
- Based in the Philippines, with regular travel to project sites and government offices.