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EHSマネージャー/ EHS Manager

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An international energy company is looking for an EHS Manager. The chosen applicant will lead HSE performance across a major offshore wind project, ensuring compliance, risk management, and safe project delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive total HSE performance across the project, including contractor performance and measurable risk reduction
  • Lead the project HSE team and act as the central authority for all HSE matters
  • Ensure full compliance with Japanese HSE laws and environmental regulations, providing structured HSE input
  • Serve as the main contact for Japanese authorities, managing inspections, audits, and official communications
  • Oversee HSE strategy across all phases, including development, construction, and handover, ensuring safe design, execution, and transition to operations
  • Establish and enforce strong HSE standards while actively managing and challenging contractor and subcontractor performance
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, escalate critical issues, and implement the “We Care” HSE Management System
  • Drive HSE performance, continuous improvement, proactive reporting, incident learning, and a strong safety culture

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Management, or related field; NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent; ISO 45001/14001 auditor and incident investigation qualifications are advantageous
  • More than 5 years in HSE roles within large-scale construction, infrastructure, or offshore/energy projects
  • Proven experience in senior HSE leadership roles, including managing multi-contractor environments
  • Experience across development and construction phases (complex offshore or energy projects is ideal)
  • Strong understanding of Japanese HSE legislation and regulatory frameworks
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder influence, risk-based decision-making, and ability to balance HSE with project delivery
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Fluent level Japanese and English

About the Company:

An international energy company focused on supporting the energy transition through the development, construction, and operation of renewable energy projects across multiple markets.

Keywords:

安全, エンジニアリング, 再生可能エネルギー, 建設, 外資系

Job Ref: 08W7RS

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Semiconductor & Measurement

Focus: EHS Management

Industry: Utilities

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥15,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 08W7RS-7A9C3666

Date posted: 21 September 2026

Consultant: Yuki Sekiguchi