Manager - Permit at Gulf Group

Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Permit Process, Regulatory Compliance, Relationship Management, Audit Adherence, SOP Development, Project Collaboration, Leadership Reporting, Team Development, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Negotiation Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Creative Thinking, Flexibility, Goal Orientation

Industry

Utilities

Description

Job Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end permit process (application, renewal, compliance) with government agencies, ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies, and timely delivery of operating licenses and approvals Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior-level governmental and regulatory contacts. Escalate and resolve complex regulatory issues, acting as the business unit's key liaison. Establish and oversee permit compliance frameworks, monitor attached conditions, audit adherence, and initiate corrective actions to avoid noncompliance and legal exposure. Own the development and enforcement of permit-related SOPs, policy updates, and documentation management to ensure consistent quality, traceability, and audit readiness. Collaborate with legal, engineering, operations, safety, and project teams to integrate permit requirements into project schedules, budgets, and internal approvals, ensuring seamless project flow. Provide leadership-level reporting on permit statuses, risks, bottlenecks, and mitigation plans. Brief stakeholders and steering committees with clear timelines and action plans. Lead a team of permit specialists; develop staff through training and mentoring, delegate tasks, and drive continuous improvement in permit operations and regulatory intelligence. Job Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law, Political Science, Arts, or related fields. At least 7 years of experience coordinating permits and licensing with government agencies — ideally in power, energy, infrastructure, or utilities sectors. Experience in power plants would be an advantage. Experience in power generation, renewable energy, hydropower, gas, and infrastructure & utilities would be an advantage. Reliable and scrupulous person. Good personality, attitude, and interpersonal skills. Communication and coordination skills. Ability to travel/ work upcountry and abroad. Creative, problem-solving skills, negotiation, and systematic thinking. Fluent in English both written and verbal (Minimum 750 TOEIC score). Goal–Oriented, Unity, Learning, Flexible.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end permit process with government agencies, ensuring compliance with laws and timely delivery of licenses. Establish compliance frameworks and collaborate with various teams to integrate permit requirements into project workflows.