Permitting Manager, Fixed Term Contract

Imagine a future where you will be working on permitting excellence in the Korea market for offshore wind and manage compliance with permit / consent conditions throughout the Asset Project lifecycle

Join us in this role where you’ll manage and oversee permitting activities for our projects in Korea You´ll work closely with the consenting team and a wide range of stakeholders to navigate regulatory requirements obtain necessary approvals and secure the successful and timely delivery of our projects.

 

Welcome to Korea Country Management team
You’ll be part of the Korea Country Management team where you, together with your colleagues, will ensure the smooth and efficient permitting processes for our Incheon projects.

As a team, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment, working together to achieve our goals and ensure the success of our projects.

 

You’ll play an important role in:

  • managing permitting processes for Incheon projects in Korea
  • developing, maintaining relationships with regulatory authorities and ensuring compliance with local regulations and requirements
  • coordinating with consultants and internal teams to gather necessary documentation for preparing and submitting permit applications  
  • lead the preparation and submission of permit applications and assessments and secure fulfilment of associated commitments throughout project lifetime
  • responsible for monitoring and reporting on permitting status and progress, ensuring adherence to project schedules and key milestones

 

To succeed in the role, you:

  • have a strong understanding of Korean offshore wind permitting regulations and processes
  • have strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
  • have prior experience as a Permitting Manager and a proven track record of successfully securing regulatory permits and approvals are essential.
  • demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • enjoy working in a collaborative and team-oriented environment
  • are fluent in Korean and have professional working proficiency in English.

 

Maybe you’ve read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don’t quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.

 

Please note that this is a 12-month fixed-term position, with the possibility of conversion to a permanent position following a performance review at the end of the term, subject to meeting the required criteria.

 

Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we’ve found the right candidate.

 

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via accommodation@orsted.com.

 

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.

 

Pre-employment background check:
Certain positions may require a background check as part of the hiring process. If applicable, you will be informed during the recruitment process. Background checks are conducted by an external provider in accordance with local legal requirements.

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Join a global leader in renewable energy

Ørsted is a global leader in offshore wind and is one of the largest renewable energy companies in the world. With us, you’ll play your part in creating a world that runs entirely on green energy. As a leading green energy company, we leverage the curiosity and passion of our people to innovate and develop new technologies or bring existing technologies to scale, collaborating with governments, suppliers, and our industry partners to make renewable energy solutions a reality. At Ørsted, we work together with openness and respect and seek fresh perspectives to solve any task at hand: big or small. 

About Ørsted

  • We provide countries, companies, and communities with sustainable, reliable, and cost-competitive energy solutions, including offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, and energy storage.
  • Our vision is to create a world that runs entirely on green energy.
  • We built the world’s first offshore wind farm, Vindeby in Denmark, in 1991, and completed the world’s largest, Hornsea 2 in the UK, in 2022.
  • We were founded in Denmark in 2006 and now have approximately 8,000 employees, working in 15 countries and counting. 

 

An inclusive team

At Ørsted, we strive to be an inclusive workplace where you’re respected for who you are, valued for the unique perspectives you bring, and rewarded fairly for what you achieve. We want all employees to have the same opportunities for impact and growth, no matter their age, race, ethnicity, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

Application deadline

30 Nov 2026

Location

Seoul, KR

Area of work

Strategy and business development

Employment type

Temporary

Work hours

Full-time

Workplace

Office-based

Some of our benefits include