Job Summary:

As a Senior Dev Manager / Dev Manager in solar/wind/ Hybrid renewable energy Project, you will be working on the Origination and Development of Projects. You will be responsible for bringing the project to a fully consented stage ie. up to the ready to build status (“RTB”). This would include all the initial due diligence related to acquiring the land, permits and related approvals, removal & resettlement of existing users/encroachments, Land/RoW for electrical collection system as & the transmission line to grid utility. You will also be responsible for securing land for the project substation and ensure all the necessary permits and approvals related to the Grid/ Interconnection are in place. Thereafter, you will be working closely with the construction team to bring the project to a commercial operation stage.

We are currently looking for a – Senior Dev Manager / Dev Manager to be based at any of our project sites in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra or Andhra Pradesh with the following requirements:

Job Responsibilities:

- Experience in carrying out Project Development activities for greenfield development of Renewable Energy projects.
- Should be able to manage end-to-end responsibilities of project development to bring the project to a fully consented stage/Ready to build status.
- Work closely with the project team involving investment, business development, legal, engineering, legal, construction and asset management function.
- As a Senior Development Manage a team of development managers and executive in country to ensure development milestones are executed on time for projects under origination and development.
- Support the project team during the construction phase of the project on all development related activities.
- Possess hands-on experience in Land Acquisition related activities such as carrying our site feasibility studies, identifying most optimum site for project installation, understanding on the Land due diligence process, familiarity with land acquisition policy framework including land-ceiling acts, conversion to non-agricultural use, forest land approval process etc.
- Experience in managing various types of Permits, Licenses and Approvals (PLAs) required for setting up, construction and commissioning of a Renewable energy project.




- Should understand the prevailing policy framework pertaining grid connectivity and related studies.
- To finalize contracting arrangements for development services and finalize the most optimum contracting structure in consultation with Engineering, Procurement, Project Finance and Legal departments.
- Ability to coordinate with Project Finance department as well as Lender’s and their Advisors for timely project due diligence and disbursements.
- Prepare Development budget and plan and ensure that development activities are completed.
- Proactively identifies and manages potential risks and opportunities of the project.
- Coordinating planning applications and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
- Procuring and negotiating lease agreements, development agreements and purchase agreements.
- Meet and liaise with local developers, service providers (such as due diligence consultants), relevant authorities, and other stakeholders both on specific potential projects and in ordinary course of business to maintain relationships.
- Develop and leverage a network of professional relationships with local developers, relevant regulatory agencies and industry participants.
- Assist on due diligence or development opportunities including the selection, appointment, and management of due diligence advisers as necessary.
- Support the translation of communications (emails, presentations, documents etc) and general facilitation of communication with local market participants.
- Manage and develop good relationships with local joint venture partners, including visits to project sites to manage key local project stakeholders.
- Manage the advancement of development activities for both existing projects in Madhya Pradesh and new projects in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh . This involves day to day management of all development activities,



whether supported by internal functions or external consultants, including managing the project milestone schedule, identification of critical path, allocation of tasks to relevant parties, optimisation of the plan on a regular basis, securing any and all project rights and permits, achievement of development milestones, resourcing and budget planning.
- Arrange and manage regular reporting activities for internal progress management purposes as well as updating Blueleaf Energy leadership on the ongoing development activities and expected timing of reaching key development milestones.

Your Skills:

- Degree or post graduate qualifications in Engineering, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or similar level technical or commercial training.
- Established and hands-on 10-15] years of professional experience with key focus on energy project development, preferably in [solar, onshore wind or other renewable energy].
- Strong network with local developers across states in India
- Ability to “knock on doors”, originate and source projects as well as transactions for assessment.
- Good project management skills including ability to plan work, work to the plan, manage risks and issues and drive outcomes in the face of tight timeframes and external pressures.
- Ability to manage technical and regulatory discussions with appropriate engineering and legal experts and government agencies as well as managing input requirements from internal support functions such as engineering, procurement, legal and finance.
- Proactive, self-motivated and ambitious personality.
- Ability to work autonomously / independently to identify new project opportunities and develop existing opportunities.
- Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Excellent written and conversational English as well as ability to communicate with key stakeholders in Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka .
- Ability to prepare and read English language contracts and documents and prepare presentations to a high standard.
- Robust MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook) skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively within India as and when required.

Candidates who are interested, please send a detailed resume to .

📌 Senior Development Manager, India
🏢 Blueleaf Energy
📍 India