Permits & Licensing Officer (BGC / Field-Based)

Work Location: Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Field-based role with frequent visits to LGUs, city/municipal halls, and government agencies

Role Overview

We are looking for a Permits & Licensing Officer who will be fully responsible for managing the company’s permitting and licensing requirements across the Philippines. This role covers both new applications (such as batching plants, quarry/sand & aggregates operations, and logistics yards) and the renewal and maintenance of existing permits.

The position requires regular coordination with LGUs and government offices, monitoring inspections, and maintaining an accurate compliance tracking system to ensure continuous regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

A. End-to-End Permits & Licensing Management

• Handle the application, renewal, amendment, and closure of permits and licenses for company operations and projects.
• Identify and verify all documentary requirements, applicable charges, and procedural steps required by each office.
• Prepare, review, and submit documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness prior to filing.
• Ensure timely renewal of business permits, clearances, certificates, and other operational licenses as required.

B. Government Liaison & Field Operations

• Conduct regular field work and follow-ups with LGUs (City/Municipal Hall, Barangay) and relevant regulatory agencies (e.g., BFP and other applicable offices).
• Coordinate inspections and site visits, monitor outcomes, and work with internal teams to address compliance findings.
• Establish professional working relationships with government offices while strictly observing ethical and compliant practices.

C. Compliance Tracking, Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain a centralized compliance tracker covering permit status, submission dates, payments, official receipts, inspection schedules, and renewal timelines.
• Organize both physical and digital records to ensure complete, audit-ready documentation and proper version control.
• Provide weekly progress reports outlining updates, challenges, risks, and next action items.

D. Internal Coordination

• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Admin, and Finance teams to secure signatures, technical documents, site plans, payment processing, and notarization.
• Recommend process improvements to help streamline permitting timelines and minimize compliance risks.

Qualifications

• Experience in permits and licensing, regulatory compliance, or government coordination work in the Philippines
• (background in construction, industrial operations, quarry/mining, logistics, or manufacturing is an advantage).
• Strong familiarity with LGUs and government procedures, including documentation and follow-up processes.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple applications and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficient in written and verbal English and Filipino.
• Willing and able to perform extensive field work and handle document processing.

Driving Requirement (Required)

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be capable of driving both a car and a motorcycle.
• Willing to travel frequently between BGC and various government offices and project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling permits for batching plants and/or quarry, sand, and aggregates operations.
• Familiarity with common operational permits, inspections, and coordination across multiple agencies.
• Comfortable managing notarization, courier services, and time-sensitive submissions.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Transportation or fuel allowance (as applicable)
• Stable, long-term employment with opportunities to grow into a compliance leadership role