(Global Renewable Energy) BESS Project Development Manager

Company overview:
Jointly established by Hartree Partners, CATL and Cathay Fortune Corporation and headquartered in
Singapore, CHC is a leading Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) project development company.

Role Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Development Manager to lead the end-to-end
development of our BESS project portfolio in Japan. The candidate will be responsible for identifying
viable project opportunities, securing necessary permits, managing stakeholder relationships, and
advancing projects to the RTB (Ready-to-Build) stage. This role requires a deep understanding of
Japan’s power market, utility regulations, and land acquisition or leasing processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Origination & Feasibility Studies

• Identify and evaluate viable project sites based on technical, regulatory, and commercial criteria
• Lead land acquisition/leasing negotiations and oversee early-stage feasibility and due diligence

2. Permitting & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage the full permitting process and ensure compliance with local regulations
• Secure key approvals, including environmental, fire safety, and construction permits

3. Stakeholder Management

• Build and manage relationships with utilities, authorities, landowners, and other stakeholders
• Act as the main point of contact for external parties throughout project development

4. Commercial & Financial Management

• Manage development budgets, schedules, and milestones up to RTB stage
• Support financing processes by preparing due diligence materials

5. Internal Coordination

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, finance, legal, procurement)
• Ensure project alignment and optimize technical and commercial outcomes

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of project development experience in Japan’s energy sector, with a proven track record of successfully taking power generation, battery storage, or solar projects from concept to financing.
• Deep knowledge of Japan’s power grid, market rules (JEPX, capacity market), and renewable energy policies (including METI guidelines).
• Strong familiarity with Japan’s permitting and regulatory environment for energy infrastructure projects.
• Native proficiency in Japanese is required for daily work and business-level English is a plus
• Established strong network with Japanese utilities and local municipalities.