As part of the Norwegian state owned Statkraft Group, Statkraft has been in India since 2004 and was the first foreign investor in Indian hydropower sector. The objective is to become a significant renewable energy independent power producer in India over the next few years.

If you have a relevant experience in Land acquisition & capability for technical assessment of the TL / Substations / ROW challenges / Broad feasibility of the Substation, etc, you can have a career that helps to solve the climate crisis, with Statkraft, realize the potential of renewable energy, make a positive impact on our planet.

Why Statkraft?

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join us.

As a Manager- Land and License & Permits you will report to the Head of Land, License and Permits and be responsible as Local lead for the Land Acquisition, License and Permits department and control the process of RE Project Land Acquisition. You would also be expected to take ownership of Government Relations and Approvals process to establish and operate Wind, Solar, Hydro, Hybrid power projects in different states around India. More specifically:

1. Assist Head- Land, License & Permits (Solar Wind), in the entire acquisition process starting from land sourcing, legality, feasibility study and closure of deal.
2. Identification of Business Development opportunities for Joint Development/ Outright land purchase. Understand the business potential of the land.
3. Possess necessary skillsets to understand the potential of the land as to its suitability for Solar/Wind/Hybrid Power Projects (Work in tandem with Project engineering team to select the perfect combination of land & Connectivity availability).
4. Sourcing of land opportunities for Joint Development. Liaise and build relationships with Land Consultants/ Wind Site Developers to acquire business leads and secure sufficient lead time to make purchase decisions
5. Identification of land development partner, negotiation, onboarding, monitoring and report weekly progress of land acquisition at site to Head- Land and L&P
6. Prepare case documents for screening and selection of land for management approval.
7. Negotiation with landowners and manage land registration.
8. Possess necessary skill sets to understand as to what kind of approvals are required for the Land Acquisition, registration and Project Execution Permits.
9. Fencing, Possession & Sale/ Lease Deed Document Registration.
10. Work closely with the Legal Department to ensure comprehensive due diligence and vetting of land documents, MOUs and addressing litigation issues with landowners.
11. Work closely with the Government affairs department for obtaining approvals, clearances and licenses from the Government and Regulatory Authorities for the land acquisition and project.
12. To take ownership of Government Relations and Approvals Process for establishing and operation of Wind, Solar, Hybrid power projects
13. The role needs the ability to clearly articulate the Goals, vision and Mission of Statkraft and position Statkraft as a reliable investor, in India
14. Build a positive image and perception of the company in Government Departments.
15. Would be responsible for building and maintaining comfortable working relation with State Government departments to facilitate meetings of Statkraft Management and Senior Government Officers while maintaining highest standards of ethics and Integrity in accordance with the Statkraft Way.

1. Graduation- BSc/ B. Tech/ LLB/ MBA 10-15 years’ experience in Land & approvals with specific experience of Utility scale Solar Wind power projects is mandatory for this role.
2. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
3. Possess excellent communication skills to communicate with landowners.
4. In depth knowledge of Land Acquisition laws and rules, related government approvals like NA conversion, mutation is a must.
5. Must have experience of land acquisition of 500-1000 Acres capacity.

Personal Attributes

1. Strong approach to safe working practices (essential)
2. Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English (essential)
3. Positive, can-do attitude
4. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
5. Able to respond to changing priorities and emergent issues
6. Stakeholder management capabilities including grievance mechanism.
7. Enthusiasm for personal development
8. Strong problem-solving skills
9. Computer skills for writing reports, reporting progress and analysing data
10. Passion, Accountability, Collaboration, Excellence

What we offer

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. We have 125 years of unrivalled expertise in creating the technologies that put ecosystems, communities and our environment first. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation including LinkedIn Learning and inspiring leaderships program.
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds.
• The opportunity to work somewhere with pride, and to be able to honestly say “My work is contributing to saving the planet”.
• A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.