Land Acquisition Specialist

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Job Purpose / Summary

Land Acquisition Specialist will lead and manage all land acquisition activities for a large highway construction project in India. The role requires deep expertise in Indian land laws, government body coordination, stakeholder management, and end-to-end acquisition processes to ensure timely availability of encumbrance-free land in line with project schedules.

Job Description

As Land Acquisitions Specialist, in the Road/Highway projects team, you wil be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of land acquisitions for the Road / Highway projects. This includes planning, coordinating, and executing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring land, resources and coordinating with team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliverproject according to plan.

Responsibility

You will be responsible for acquiring encumbrance free land for the project, alongwith strategic planning and project execution support, leadership and team management. Your key responsibilities include:

Strategic & Planning Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive land acquisition strategies aligned with project timelines, budgets and statutory requirements.

Identify potential land-related risks and formulate mitigation measures to avoid project delays.

Legal & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable land acquisition laws, including:
• The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act (RFCTLARR), 2013
• National Highways Act, 1956 (where applicable)
• State-specific land acquisition and rehabilitation policies
• Review and coordinate preparation of notifications, awards, consent awards, and compensation packages.
• Liaise with legal teams to handle disputes, litigations, objections, and court cases related to land acquisition.

Government & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the primary interface with government authorities such as:
• District Collectors / Land Acquisition Officers
• Revenue, Forest, and Survey Departments
• NHAI / MoRTH / State PWD authorities
• Manage relationships with local administrations, elected representatives, village councils, and community leaders.
• Lead negotiations with landowners and affected parties to facilitate smooth and timely acquisition.

Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R)

• Oversee implementation of R&R activities as per statutory and project requirements.
• Ensure timely disbursement of compensation and assistance to Project Affected Families (PAFs).
• Address grievances related to land acquisition and R&R through structured grievance redressal mechanisms.

Key Interactions

• Act as the primary interface with government authorities such as:
• District Collectors / Land Acquisition Officers
• Revenue, Forest, and Survey Departments
• NHAI / MoRTH / State PWD authorities
• Manage relationships with local administrations, elected representatives, village councils, and community leaders.
• Lead negotiations with landowners and affected parties to facilitate smooth and timely acquisition.

Relevant Work Experience

Minimum 15-20 years in land acquisition, preferably in large-scale highway, infrastructure, or linear projects

• Experience with NHAI, MoRTH, State PWD, or large EPC/concessionaire organizations
• Prior involvement in multi-state highway or expressway projects
• Experience in handling large-scale land acquisition (500+ hectares)

Relevant Industry

Construction, Roads, Highways, Tunnelling, EPC Organisations

Education – Specialization

• Bachelors degree in Law, Civil Engineering, Town Planning, Public Administration, or related discipline
• Master’s degree or professional certification in Land Management / Infrastructure Planning / Law is preferred

Language Proficiency

English, Marathi and Hindi

Certifications

NA

Skill Sets

• Strong understanding of Indian land acquisition laws and procedures of highway and linear infrastructure project requirements
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Proven ability to manage government relations and multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities
• High level of integrity, diplomacy, and cultural sensitivity