Region Head – Liaison
Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)
Bangalore, South Zone
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Job Title:
Region Head – Liaison
Job Type:
Permanent, Full-time
Function:
Liaison
Business:
Godrej Properties Limited
Location:
Bangalore, South Zone
About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)
At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.https://www.godrejindustries.com/
About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)
Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability.www.godrejproperties.com
About The Role
This role leads end-to-end liaison activities for the region, ensuring timely statutory approvals,regulatory compliance, and strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders. Youwill work closely with Design, Business Development, Project Planning, Project Management,Costing & Budgeting, and Marketing teams to provide regulatory insights, integrate approvalplans into project schedules, and support business decisions.Externally, the role requires managing relationships with liaison architects, regulatory bodies,government authorities, and JV partners, ensuring smooth approval processes, accuratedocumentation, and adherence to building norms. The position demands deep expertise inDP/DCR, strong government networking, and the ability to navigate complex approvalworkflows across multiple project stages.Key responsibilities
- Feasibility Study before the Deal is Signed
- Conduct feasibility studies for optimum FSI exploitation and statutory approvals
- Coordinate with Business Development to support decision-making with regulatory inputs
- Coordination and Relationship Management with Liaison Architect
- Shortlist liaison architects based on past performance and project requirements
- Negotiate terms, timelines, and payments with liaison architects
- Draft agreements and ensure timely certification of bills and payments
- Support the design team with regulatory inputs for schematic layouts and final building plans
- Budgeting and Planning for Approvals and Certificates
- Prepare budgets for obtaining necessary approvals before project commencement
- Provide inputs to costing and budgeting teams for approvals-related expenses
- Develop approval plans and integrate them into project planning
- Ensuring Timely Approvals and Certificates
- Monitor adherence to approval budgets and timelines
- Apply for and obtain commencement certificates at various project stages
- Maintain documentation required for approvals
- Coordinate with liaison architects for municipal and statutory approvals
- Review and approve plans for submission
- Manage applications for environmental and other clearances, attend technical reviews, hearings, and secure final approvals
- Liaison with Regulatory Bodies
- Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies for updates on new norms and requirements
- Organize and coordinate site visits of government officials
- Certify payments to regulatory authorities and agencies
- Management Responsibilities
- Regularly update management and JV partners on approvals and timelines
- Maintain project history related to approvals and liaison activities
- Keep management informed about new building norms and regulatory developments
- Graduate
Experience
- 18+ years of relevant liaison experience in the real estate sector.
Skills
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong understanding of statutory norms and approval processes.
What’s in it for you?
Be an equal parent
Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners
- 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
- 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
- Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment
No place for discrimination at Godrej
Gender-neutral anti-harassment policySame sex partner benefits at par with married spousesCoverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapyCommunity partnerships and advocacyPersons with Disability (PwD) care
We Are Selfish About Your Wellness
Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up optionsElder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family membersPreventative healthcare supportOutpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.Uncapped sick leaveFlexible work options, including remote working and part-time workMental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling
Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way
Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievementsDigital and offline instant recognition platformsAn inclusive GodrejBefore you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It ’ s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!We look forward to meeting you.
