Lead the end-to-end permit process (application, renewal, compliance) with government agencies, ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies, and timely delivery of operating licenses and approvals
Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior-level governmental and regulatory contacts. Escalate and resolve complex regulatory issues, acting as the business unit's key liaison.
Establish and oversee permit compliance frameworks, monitor attached conditions, audit adherence, and initiate corrective actions to avoid noncompliance and legal exposure.
Own the development and enforcement of permit-related SOPs, policy updates, and documentation management to ensure consistent quality, traceability, and audit readiness.
Collaborate with legal, engineering, operations, safety, and project teams to integrate permit requirements into project schedules, budgets, and internal approvals, ensuring seamless project flow.
Provide leadership-level reporting on permit statuses, risks, bottlenecks, and mitigation plans. Brief stakeholders and steering committees with clear timelines and action plans.
Lead a team of permit specialists; develop staff through training and mentoring, delegate tasks, and drive continuous improvement in permit operations and regulatory intelligence.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Law, Political Science, Arts, or related fields.
At least 7 years of experience coordinating permits and licensing with government agencies - ideally in power, energy, infrastructure, or utilities sectors.
Experience in power plants would be an advantage.
Experience in power generation, renewable energy, hydropower, gas, and infrastructure & utilities would be an advantage.
Reliable and scrupulous person.
Good personality, attitude, and interpersonal skills.
Communication and coordination skills.
Ability to travel/ work upcountry and abroad.
Creative, problem-solving skills, negotiation, and systematic thinking.
Fluent in English both written and verbal (Minimum 750 TOEIC score).
