Lead Project Development (Land, Grid Connectivity & Origination)- Renewables

Role Purpose To drive end-to-end project development for renewable energy projects, with a strong focus on land acquisition, connectivity, and early-stage project execution , ensuring alignment with ENGIE India’s growth strategy. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering / management / related field 15 years or plus of experience in renewable energy project development Strong experience in: Land acquisition Connectivity approvals End-to-end project development Technical Expertise In-depth knowledge of: Land acquisition processes and laws Connectivity regulations (CTU/STU) Renewable project lifecycle (solar/wind/hybrid) Experience across states such as: Rajasthan Gujarat Madhya Pradesh Karnataka Tamil Nadu Location: Pune / Noida Department: Project Development Reporting To: Head – Corporate Affairs, Land & ESG India / MD India Key Responsibilities 1. Project Development & Deal Execution Contribute to renewable growth objectives for ENGIE India Identify and evaluate acquisition and joint development opportunities Lead project development from inception to construction-ready stage Support commercial activities including: Project acquisition agreements Co-development partnerships Lead negotiations with developers and partners Conduct and manage technical, financial, and legal due diligence with advisors 2.

Grid Connectivity Strategy & Execution Identify and secure grid connectivity in target states aligned with business plans Coordinate with BD and land teams for connectivity planning Apply for and obtain connectivity approvals (CTU/STU) Evaluate and acquire ready-to-build projects with connectivity Track and manage connectivity pipeline and approvals 3. Land Acquisition & Development Identify land parcels for: Solar Wind / Hybrid BESS projects Drive both: Greenfield development Acquisition of pre-developed portfolios Appoint and manage land aggregators as per company policies Secure: Land rights Lease agreements Permits and approvals 4. Due Diligence & Compliance Conduct land due diligence through legal advisors Perform ethics checks on landowners and aggregators Ensure compliance with local land laws and regulatory frameworks Finalize land agreements in line with legal and company standards 5.

Stakeholder & Community Management Manage relationships with: Local communities Landowners Government authorities Resolve on-ground issues in coordination with internal teams Ensure smooth execution with minimal disruptions Core Competencies Strong negotiation and influencing skills Excellent stakeholder management Ability to work in cross-functional teams High ownership and execution focus Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability Additional Requirements Willingness to travel extensively and be based at project locations as required Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously Key Deliverables Timely identification and acquisition of land parcels Secured connectivity aligned with project pipeline Successful conversion of opportunities into construction-ready projects Strong stakeholder and community relationships