Senior Manager – Land Acquisition (Senior Lead)
Department: Land Acquisition
Reporting To: Head – Land Acquisition
Superior’s Superior: Business Head – Projects
Unit: Aditya Birla Renewables Ltd.
Location: Gadag, KA & Koppal, KA
Business: Renewable Energy Business
Experience: 15–17 Years
Qualification: Full-time Graduation Mandatory | MBA / PGDM preferred, Degree in Law, Agriculture, Engineering, Rural Management or related discipline will be an added advantage

Job Purpose:

To lead end-to-end land acquisition, land aggregation, government liaison, stakeholder engagement, and statutory approvals for Wind, Solar, Hybrid, and BESS projects across South India, with primary focus on Karnataka. The role is responsible for ensuring timely availability of encumbrance-free land to support project execution while driving operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and sustainable stakeholder relationships.

Job Context & Major Challenges:

Operating in a rapidly expanding renewable energy business,



the role is responsible for delivering land acquisition targets across multiple districts and villages while working with diverse stakeholders including landowners, government authorities, consultants, and local communities.

Key challenges include:

Acquiring contiguous land parcels under aggressive project timelines.
Managing negotiations with multiple landowners and aggregators.
Resolving land ownership disputes, Right of Way (RoW), and compensation-related issues.
Coordinating with Revenue, Forest, Registration, Survey, and District Administration for statutory approvals.
Managing stakeholder expectations while ensuring ethical and compliant acquisition practices.
Supporting transmission corridor acquisition and grid connectivity requirements.
Coordinating with internal project teams to ensure timely land handover without impacting project schedules.

The role requires robust exposure to renewable energy land acquisition, excellent government liaison capabilities, and deep

📌 Land Acquisition Specialist (Gadag)
🏢 Aditya Birla Renewables
📍 Gadag