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About the Role

We have an immediate opportunity to support key clients with procurement across renewable energy projects in Japan, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), onshore wind, and supporting power infrastructure. You will work on complex, high-value projects, delivering strategic procurement and commercial solutions in a dynamic market with evolving regulatory requirements and supply chain challenges. The role will focus on end-to-end procurement and commercial management of major project packages.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end EPC and BOP procurement for energy projects in Japan, including civil works, electrical infrastructure, substations, grid connection works, and other balance-of-plant packages
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project objectives, delivery schedules, and commercial targets
Manage tender processes including RFI, RFQ, and RFP activities, contractor engagement, bid evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
Interface closely with development, engineering, investment teams, and the Global BESS Package Manager to align procurement strategies with project requirements
Structure and negotiate EPC and multi-package contracts, including risk allocation, interface management, warranties, and performance guarantees
Support cost estimation, budgeting, benchmarking, and market analysis for local project packages
Ensure compliance with Japanese regulations, permitting requirements, utility standards, and grid connection obligations
Build and maintain strong relationships with Japanese contractors, utilities, engineering firms, and suppliers
Provide local market expertise and procurement support during project development and execution phases
Deliver commercial solutions that optimise project outcomes across cost, schedule, quality, and risk

Requirements

Significant experience in procurement, commercial management, contracts management, or supply chain management within the Japanese energy or infrastructure sector
Proven experience procuring EPC, Electrical BOP, Civil BOP, Substation, Transmission, Distribution, Grid Connection, or other major infrastructure packages
Strong understanding of Japanese supplier markets, contracting practices, and regulatory requirements
Experience managing complex contractor negotiations and procurement processes
Experience supporting renewable energy, utilities, power generation, transmission & distribution, or major infrastructure projects
Understanding of EPC delivery models and multi-package contracting strategies
Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Structured and analytical working approach
Relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree
Full professional fluency in Japanese

Skills

Procurement
Commercial Management
Contracts Management
Supply Chain Management
EPC
BOP
Substation
Transmission
Distribution
Grid Connection
Renewable Energy
Utilities
Power Generation
Negotiation
Stakeholder Management
Communication

Location

Japan

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Mid-level
Senior-level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Benefits

Great place to work
Opportunity and voice to affect change
Healthy, productive and flexible working environment
Respects work-life balance

About the Company

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people across more than 62 countries.
We provide programme management, project management, cost management, and advisory services across a wide range of sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources.
Working closely with our clients, we help deliver some of the world's most complex and impactful projects.
Our goal is to turn challenges into opportunities, navigate complexity, and create outcomes that make a positive difference to people and communities.
In the energy sector, we also leverage the expertise of our group company, JUMBO Consulting Group, to provide strategic advisory and project delivery services for offshore wind, offshore transmission systems, and energy island projects.
Our capabilities span the entire project lifecycle, from early-stage development and procurement through construction and operations & maintenance (O&M), enabling us to support clients from concept to completion.

Equal Opportunity

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.