Environment and Social Manager

Levanta Renewables is an institutionally backed renewable energy platform focused on Southeast Asia, developing, building and operating utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects. Headquartered in Singapore, Levanta has integrated capabilities from greenfield development through financing, construction, and long-term asset management, with a focus on disciplined execution in complex, high-growth markets

The company is currently building a gigawatt-scale renewable energy portfolio across Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia, while expanding its presence across key regional markets and delivering sustainable, long-term value for stakeholders.

Levanta Renewables is wholly owned by Actis, a leading global sustainable infrastructure investor and part of General Atlantic’s global investment platform, with approximately US$108 billion in combined assets under management.

We are seeking an Environmental and Social (ES) Manager to support the successful development and execution of wind and solar energy projects in the Philippines.

Role & Responsibilities

The ES Manager will serve as the primary liaison between the project proponent, regulatory agencies, local government units (LGUs), indigenous and local communities, and civil society organizations. The role demands a proactive, field-oriented professional with deep knowledge of Philippine environmental permitting, social safeguards, and the specific stakeholder landscape of wind/solar energy development. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing the ES performance of the projects by ensuring positive relationships with environment, contractors, local communities, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.

Oversee all environmental permitting and ensure the project operates within the conditions of its Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and other regulatory authorizations. This includes:

• Prepare and manage the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process and ECC application with DENR-EMB.
• Monitor environmental conditions on-site (noise, dust, water quality, biodiversity) and prepare compliance reports for submission to DENR-EMB.
• Track and renew all environmental permits — maintaining a live permit register with expiry dates and responsible contacts.
• Manage waste, stormwater, and erosion controls in line with RA 9003 and RA 9275.
• Coordinate wildlife and habitat surveys and implement bird/bat monitoring protocols around turbine zones.

Social Due Diligence & Community Engagement

Lead social impact assessment and stakeholder engagement as core due diligence activities, and maintain ongoing community relations throughout the project:

• Conduct or commission Social Impact Assessments (SIAs) to identify affected households, livelihoods, and vulnerable groups.
• Develop and implement a Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) covering all relevant agencies, local officials, and community groups.
• Facilitate community consultations, public information sessions, and focus group discussions — ensuring engagement is meaningful, documented, and inclusive.
• Manage the project's grievance mechanism — receiving, tracking, and resolving complaints from community members in a transparent and timely manner.
• Coordinate land access, right-of-way negotiations, and resettlement or livelihood restoration processes where applicable.
• Implement the Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) as required by DOE for renewable energy developers.

Regulatory Permitting & Coordination

Serve as the project's primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and manage the end-to-end permitting process:

• Coordinate with DENR-EMB and LGUs to secure and maintain all required permits and clearances.
• Prepare complete permit application packages, follow up on processing timelines, and respond to agency queries.
• Secure barangay resolutions of support and municipal/provincial endorsements from all host and affected LGUs.
• Ensure FPIC compliance with NCIP if ancestral domain areas are within or adjacent to the project footprint.
• Coordinate with NGCP on grid interconnection requirements and related documentation.

Project Operations — ES Oversight

During construction and operations, the ES Manager maintains active oversight to ensure environmental and social commitments are continuously upheld:

• Monitor contractor compliance with environmental mitigation measures and community protection requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and participate in HSE meetings to integrate ES controls into daily operations.
• Deliver environmental and social induction training to contractors and project staff at mobilization.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly ES progress reports for project management, lenders