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プロジェクト開発/ Project Development

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A renowned renewable energy company is looking for a Project Development professional. The selected candidate will manage project plans, land and permitting activities, stakeholder coordination, and development partners across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the project development team in delivering business plan targets for renewable energy projects
  • Develop and manage project development plans, budgets, schedules, and third-party vendors
  • Assess and secure suitable locations for wind projects, evaluating permitting, land, technical, engineering, and project economics risks
  • Lead land acquisition, permitting, grid connection, FIT/FIP applications, EIA, and heritage impact assessment activities
  • Coordinate global internal teams, external consultants, project partners, and local stakeholders from project inception through financial close
  • Monitor regulatory and engineering developments while ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality, environmental, and Japanese regulatory requirements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical, mechanical, geological, or civil engineering, commerce, law, or another relevant equivalent subject
  • Experience of permit related law/regulation, tax and accounting, financial model
  • Prior experience of engineering and designing for developing onshore/offshore wind power plants
  • Proven experience of working and managing relationships within a global organisation
  • Understanding of the renewable industry
  • Possess valid law qualification
  • Proficient in English (TOEIC 850+); native level Japanese (JLPT N1)

About the Company:

Headquartered overseas, this company has quickly gained an important position within the renewable and sustainable energy industry. They are well-poised to expand their business further.

Keywords:

エネルギー, 再生可能エネルギー, 技術職, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 29CFY0

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Energy & Infrastructure

Focus: Business Development / Project Development

Industry: Utilities

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 29CFY0-842DA261

Date posted: 25 August 2026

Consultant: Risa Hiramatsu