Permit Coordinator: Global Energy & Marine Projects

Turner & Townsend; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Permit Coordinator to lead regulatory approvals for complex energy projects, including solar, batteries, and transmission assets. You will drive governance, tracking and oversight of EPC contractors, consultants, and authorities to ensure timely, compliant permit delivery.

Reporting on progress to Project Leadership, you will identify permit risks, manage schedules, and coordinate cross-border regulatory interfaces across Indonesia and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, Construction Management, Law, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in permitting, regulatory affairs, environmental approvals, or major infrastructure project delivery.
• Proven experience managing permits and approvals for large-scale infrastructure, energy, power, or marine projects.
• Desirable experience in Indonesia and Singapore regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the Project Permit Management System and Master Permit Register.
• Develop permitting procedures, workflows, reporting requirements, and governance processes.
• Coordinate permit-related activities across project functions and monitor status.
• Lead identification and planning of all required permits and approvals across multiple domains.
• Oversee EPC contractor permitting activities, including review of plans and submissions.
• Coordinate permits with authorities in Indonesia and Singapore and manage regulatory interfaces.
• Manage permit compliance reporting, risk registers, and governance dashboards.
• Integrate permitting requirements into project planning and scheduling.
• Support regulatory compliance and audits with HSE and Construction teams.
• Ensure timely permit delivery to avoid impacts to energisation and COD.

Skills

Regulatory coordination

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Schedule integration

Cross-border coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Planning, Construction Management, Law, Public Administration, or related discipline

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Singapore is seeking a seasoned Permit Coordinator to lead regulatory approvals for complex energy projects, including solar, batteries, and transmission assets. You will drive governance, tracking and oversight of EPC contractors, consultants, and authorities to ensure timely, compliant permit delivery.

Reporting on progress to Project Leadership, you will identify permit risks, manage schedules, and coordinate cross-border regulatory interfaces across Indonesia and