Technical Development Associate (Transport permits)

Job Title: Technical Development Associate
Location: BGC, Taguig
Work Set Up: Hybrid (Mon-Thurs onsite & Fri WFH; With frequent fieldwork)
Contract Type: 12 months (renewable contract)

Ideal Candidate
A technically minded project development professional with experience in permitting and regulatory compliance for infrastructure or renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of permitting processes involving PPA, DPWH, and other government agencies, including transport permits, road and bridge assessments, and project approvals. They are comfortable coordinating with regulators, consultants, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet technical and regulatory requirements. Candidates with backgrounds in engineering, project development, permitting, or renewable energy consultancy are highly preferred.

Role Overview
The Technical Development Associate will support renewable energy projects in the Philippines from origination through construction readiness, with particular focus on permitting, stakeholder coordination and project monitoring and control. The ideal candidate would have direct experience in development works leading up to financial close, with direct experience in construction and execution considered an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development Support  

• Support the Project Manager in the development of renewable energy projects in the Philippines from origination through construction and commissioning.
• Prepare, review and keep up-to-date project timelines for technical workstreams. Monitor progress, key milestones, schedules and budgets.
• Organize and manage the database of project documents.

Technical and Regulatory Support

• Secure permits, approvals, and other clearances necessary for project implementation. This includes the preparation of requirements and coordination with service providers for:
  • COAs or service contracts for new sites;
  • Height Clearance Permit and other clearances issued by the CAAP;
  • Highway Permit, Special Transport Clearance, and other clearances issued by the DPWH;
  • Port Use Agreement and/or MOA, and other clearances issued by the PPA and/or LGUs; and,
  • all other clearance, permits, or certificates granting authority for the use, possession, and development of private and public land
• Provide support through the planning, coordination, review, and monitoring of logistics planning and permitting activities required to secure project approvals and financing.
• Support the planning, procurement, coordination, supervision, and review of technical and site assessment studies, including geotechnical, topographical, hydrological and geohazard assessments, necessary to support permitting, engineering design, environmental assessments, construction planning and other development workstreams
• Support the planning, procurement, coordination, supervision, and review of meteorological measurement stations (i.e. met masts, LiDARs, etc.), wind resource assessment, and energy yield analysis.

Third-Party Stakeholder Coordination

• Support engagement with government agencies, LGUs, and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate with third-party service providers in technical, engineering, logistics, and construction-readiness
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the direct manager.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of any bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other technical fields.
• Must have 3-5 years experience of roject permitting processes with PPA and DPWH, including transport permits, road and bridge assessment, and coordination of engineer requirements for infrastructure and renewable energy projects
• 3-5 years of experience in engineering and/or technical consultancy background
• Highly responsible and motivated individual who thrives in a highly effective and innovative environment

Relevant Skills

• Regulatory knowledge: in-depth understanding of the Philippine regulatory processes and strong ability to navigate complex permitting requirements to align with project needs.
• Stakeholder management: can coordinate with partners and maintain key stakeholder relationships
• Strong communication skills: Fluent in English and Filipino with strong communication (verbal or written) skills
• Team-oriented: ability to take initiative and work proactively within a lean team and manage different workstreams simultaneously.
• Able to handle desk and groundwork and willing to travel to project sites
• Detail-oriented, well organized, and able to learn quickly and independently with strong analytical skills

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.