Head of Japan (~2700万円)

Overview:

Our client is seeking a commercially-minded business leader with a background in construction management, architecture or structural design to lead and grow their Japan business. This person will oversee projects from a high level, manage and cultivate strategic client relationships, expand business, and grow the local team.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the acquisition, growth, retention, and satisfaction of a client base in Japan.
• Manage, deliver, and grow the company's services in Japan, developing business strategies and execution plans aligned with company objectives, and presenting to the executive team as required.
• Act as the key client relationship lead for the Japan business, developing partnerships built on trust and long-term collaboration.
• Foster high performance and professional growth within your team through effective leadership, coaching, and mentorship.
• Use your business development skills to secure new clients while expanding opportunities with existing customers.
• Lead client projects and project teams, ensuring all deliverables are achieved on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure projects are delivered successfully while maintaining appropriately resourced teams and preserving profitability.
• Oversee key strategic client projects in Japan and, where appropriate, the wider North East Asia region.
• Apply your extensive construction consultancy experience to achieve project objectives in line with contractual performance requirements.
• Negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements with clients and contractors.
• Lead your team to consistently deliver exceptional quality and value to clients.

Requirements:

• Have strong operational management experience within a dynamic consultancy environment.
• Have extensive construction industry experience across both pre-contract and post-contract phases.
• Have the experience and confidence to build a business, lead a team, and develop trusted client relationships.
• Are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through collaboration, openness, and a shared sense of purpose.

Conditions

• Employment: Full Time / Permanent
• Work Style: Hybrid
• Compensation: ¥22,000,000-27,500,000 inc. bonus