Permit Coordinator

This position requires the candidate to work on-site at project locations as needed, serving as the primary interface with governmental authorities for all regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities

Permit & Approval Management

• Act as the PMC focal point for monitoring, coordinating, and facilitating all regulatory approvals, permits, and licenses.
• Track permit and approval status throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive permit register to ensure full visibility of all regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions and follow through to final approval.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure strict compliance with permit conditions and all applicable regulatory obligations.
• Support government inspections, audits, and on-site verification activities.
• Maintain accurate regulatory reporting and documentation for audit readiness.

Risk & Interface Coordination

• Identify permitting risks early and develop effective mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate project interfaces with national, provincial, and local authorities.
• Support operational readiness and commissioning approvals to ensure smooth project handover.
• Proactively protect the project schedule by identifying and resolving regulatory bottlenecks.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in construction-related fields such as architecture or civil engineering. 
• 7+ years of experience in Taiwan building permits, reviews, and government authority liaison.
• Capable of consulting with relevant authorities and reviewing permit documents
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with the ability to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); Korean is a plus.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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