JP - Development Manager

Department: Development

Job Location: Tokyo, Japan (other locations in Japan could be a possibility)

Reporting to: Country Representative

Company Overview:

A world free of fossil fuels. If you share our vision, then join us on our mission.

This is your opportunity to make a real difference in averting the climate crisis, in an organisation that is at the forefront of the global transition to renewable energy.

Mainstream Renewable Power is a recognised global leader in renewable energy; and the pride we all get from developing, constructing and operating our projects is one reason why we are officially recognised as a Great Place to Work.

Mainstream RP Japan is uniquely placed to help Japan through the ongoing energy transition in its path to carbon neutrality in 2050. Mainstream is currently owned 58.43% by Aker Horizons, part of the Aker Group, the world’s leading marine structure builder with an unparalleled experience in floating technology and 24.89% by Mitsui & Co.

Now we are looking for people who can power our progress to a new level. If you want to make a real difference in the world, working with our extraordinary team across six continents, check out our newly created role.

Summary of Role:

The Development Manager will be responsible for identifying and developing renewable energy project opportunities within the renewable energy space in Japan.

What you will do?

• Working with the country team build Mainstream RP’s presence in the renewable energy market by by:
  • Working with your domestic and international colleagues identify promising opportunities
  • Assessing opportunity feasibility on commercial, technical, regulatory and stakeholder grounds
  • Identifying resources required to bring promising projects to financial close
  • Securing buy in from colleagues and management
• Once management buy in is secured ensure projects are developed in accordance with Mainstream’s Global Development Standards, corporate values and processes, specifically
  • Working closely with key stakeholders in the local communities to get their buy in and maintain support for the renewable energy projects under development
  • Work with the team members to secure all third-party consents necessary to build and operate renewable energy facilities
  • Manage aspects of the grid connection process
• Follow and implement formal reporting guidelines for reporting on project progress
• Work with local and and regional colleagues in due diligence of acquisition opportunities, reviewing early stage opportunities including teasers and IM’s and assessing project viability

What We Require:

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline

• Excellent people skills, able to understand local stakeholder voices and their issues and respond appropriately

• Superior communications skills, able to build good rapport at all levels of government and in local communities

• Good project management skills, can manag and delegate to internal and external resources

• A self-starter with a "can-do" attitude who demonstrates hands-on accountability for their area of responsibility

• Ability to use Microsoft software packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook is essential

• Driver’s license required

• Flexibility to travel on a regular basis is essential. Domestic with some international travel is to be expected

Why you really should click that button 👇

We offer you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and entrepreneurial organisation, to be part of a diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background in the most exciting industry in the world today. You will receive a very competitive total benefits package including an excellent base salary, bonus scheme and share options.

Career development

• Training opportunities
• Secondment and relocation opportunities
• Career progression (16% promotions across the Group in 2021)

Shared financial success

• A competitive, industry benchmarked and cost-of-living linked salary, reviewed annually
• Annual bonus
• Share options

Work/life balance

• WFH in a hybrid working arrangement
• Allowance for WFH set up

True diversity & inclusion

• Equal opportunity targets
• GWEC Women in Wind and Mainstream Women in Renewables programmes
• You can be you, whatever your gender, colour or sexual orientation

Care for health & wellbeing

• Generous health insurance coverage and allowance where applicable

These are just some of the reasons why we are officially certified as a Great Place to Work.

Apply for this job now and see how we can energise your career!