Business Development Manager (Permit & Approval)

Joinimagine; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Group medical insurance

International exposure

Diverse and dynamic work environment

Open-minded team

Growth opportunities

Teamwork culture

Job summary

ib vogt is seeking a dedicated professional in Malaysia to manage all permit and approval activities for solar projects from initiation through commercial operation. The role requires coordinating with government authorities and internal teams to secure timely licenses and approvals.

You will monitor regulatory changes, assess impacts on project timelines, and report progress to stakeholders, ensuring smooth development and compliance across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3–4 years of experience in permit and approval for solar projects (from awarding to COD).
• In-depth knowledge of permit and approval processes for solar projects.
• Excellent communication in Malay and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage the permit, approval, and licensing process for solar projects from initiation to COD.
• Coordinate with government authorities and internal stakeholders to expedite approvals.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on project timelines.
• Prepare reports on progress and provide updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Company Description

ib vogt is firmly committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the global electricity sector. The company focuses on the global development of turnkey PV plants and battery storage projects as well as the expansion of its IPP portfolio. In these areas, the company performs all integral services of the value chain from development, financing, and EPC, to O&M and asset management.
Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, ib vogt has established various offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Africa as part of its presence in over 40 countries. The company works together with numerous partners globally, augmenting its in-house team of over 900 staff. ib vogt has built or has in construction more than 4 GW of PV power plants globally with a project pipeline of more than 60 GWp.

Job Description

Job Summary

This position will respose for all matters related to the permit and approval for solar project from initiation stage to commercial operation. The main purpose of the role is to ensure the approval and permit process with related authorities.

Scope of Work of This Role:

• Manage the entire progress of obtaining all required permit, approval and license for solar project inclduing land related matter.
• Prepare and report the progress to internal stakeholder
• Communicate with Gov. authorities and other stakeholder to obtain / experdite the permit and approval
• Analysis and reporting about the the regulation and its impact on regulatory approvals & project timeline

Qualifications

Min Requirements of This Role

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3-4 years experiecen in related field. 1 cycle of full experience for permit & approval process of solar project from awarding to COD.
• in dept knowledge of permit and approval process of solar project
• Excellent communication in Malay & English

Additional Information

What We Can Offer

• A competitive and attractive remuneration package.
• Company Group Medical Insurance Coverage.
• Dynamic and diverse work environment with colleagues from around the world.
• A truly international exposure.
• An open-minded and highly motivated team.
• Interesting and challenging tasks.
• Encourage both teamwork and personal responsibility.
• Great opportunities for professional and personal growth.

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.