Commercial and Contract Manager - Japan

About the role

Eku Energy develops, builds, owns and operates grid-scale battery storage projects worldwide. As Commercial and Contract Manager for Japan, you report to the Procurement and Commercial Director and work closely with the Senior Engineering Manager, Senior Investment Manager and Managing Director Japan. You will deliver the execution strategy during development and construction, lead commercial supply chain liaison, and set the contracting strategy and processes for the Japan project pipeline.

Key responsibilities

• Lead supply, construction and maintenance contract procurement to move projects to commercialisation
• Manage supply chain commercial liaison and develop new supplier partnerships
• Run tender processes for new BESS and balance of plant (BOP) work packages and evaluate responses
• Develop risk positions and pass-through arrangements for offtake contracts
• Negotiate pre-construction contracts with BESS and BOP suppliers, including Heads of Terms, engineering requirements, warranty and contract terms
• Support the project team in reaching financial close, coordinating due diligence advisors, insurance underwriters, commercial inputs to the financial model and LD positions
• Coordinate with regional leads on global supply chain contracts and procurement
• Coordinate the transfer of contractual obligations to construction and asset management teams, and support delivery and operations teams with contract issues

Required profile

• Extended experience in construction contract development and negotiation on long-term infrastructure projects, preferably in the energy sector
• Experience in an operating energy business, preferably storage or renewables
• In-depth understanding of the Japanese power market
• Understanding of best practices for BESS and BOP contract and asset management across multiple technologies
• Strong commercial judgement, communication and leadership skills

What we offer

• 25 days of annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Short-term incentive bonus based on company and personal targets
• Global working culture and an attractive remuneration package