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パーミッティングマネージャー/ Permitting Manager

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A leading energy company is looking for a Permitting Manager. The successful candidate will manage permitting activities, stakeholder coordination, government engagement, port-related matters, and regulatory compliance to support project development and execution.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify required permits and approvals and prepare permitting schedules
  • Clarify responsibilities between project owners and contractors and manage permitting schedules
  • Review permit application documents and prepare documentation under the project owner's responsibility
  • Conduct negotiations with government authorities and stakeholders and prepare meeting materials and minutes
  • Coordinate requirements with design and construction companies and facilitate regular coordination meetings
  • Coordinate requirements with fisheries cooperatives
  • Manage stakeholder relationships with government authorities, fisheries cooperatives, port authorities, and private companies
  • Accompany site visits and surveys in local areas
  • Organise discussion points and prepare documentation to facilitate internal and external consensus
  • Collaborate with internal departments and related teams
  • Coordinate quay usage permits and CTV berthing requirements
  • Assess the feasibility of installing fixed cranes

Requirements:

  • Practical experience in permitting and regulatory affairs for construction, port, or infrastructure-related projects
  • Proven track record of contract negotiations and coordination with government authorities, design and construction companies
  • Practical knowledge of building regulations, port and harbour laws, maritime laws, and port occupation and usage permitting procedures
  • Understanding of O&M centre operations and Port Upgrade and Logistics planning schedules
  • Ability and willingness to travel to Niigata on a regular basis
  • Native level Japanese; basic level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Basic knowledge of offshore wind power and renewable energy
  • Ability to proactively engage stakeholders and clearly structure complex issues
  • Hands-on and proactive mindset with willingness to undertake on-site and operational tasks

About the Company:

This organisation operates in the energy sector and is involved in large-scale infrastructure and offshore wind projects. The company works closely with government authorities, local stakeholders, and industry partners to support sustainable energy development.

Keywords:

許認可管理, 規制対応, インフラ開発, 港湾管理, ステークホルダー管理, 官公庁対応, 契約交渉, プロジェクト管理, 海事法, 港湾法, 洋上風力発電, 再生可能エネルギー, 建設管理, 物流計画, 合意形成, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: HZI5R1

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Energy & Infrastructure

Focus: Project Management / Construction Management

Industry: Utilities

Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥13,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Basic

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: HZI5R1-A226ACDC

Date posted: 4 June 2026

Consultant: Norica Yamamoto