New graduate recruitment information
Apply today from the "ENTRY" button at the end of the page, to get more information.
We are looking for talents who are determined to become a professional engineering consultant to join our firm. As an engineering consultant, you will be meeting with clients to discuss their problems and needs from its root, offer engineering and technical solutions and follow through with the implementation of suggested solutions until the problem is solved.
The position requires having both perspective as an engineer and a consultant: an engineer who has a deep understanding in technologies, explores then chooses an adequate method/technology to solve an issue and a consultant who sees things from the clients eyes and works side by side with them on problem solving.
*The following includes the uniform regional allowance (Tokyo) of 33,500 yen
and the uniform non-smoking allowance of 5,000 yen.
Monthly salary for those with a Bachelor's degree: 280,000 yen
Monthly salary for those with a Master's degree: 290,000 yen
Monthly salary for those with Ph.D.: 300,000 yen
Otsu Town, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture
(Core time 9:00 to 16:00 with standard working hours of 8.0 hours/day)
Newcomers will learn about the entire company through group work in the month of April. From May to July, the newcomers will receive OJT to learn about the overall work for the final assignment in August. Staff members on their third year will make an inventory of what they have done so far and learn how to build a career onward.
- Training for newly assigned salespeople
- Career support training (those in their 20’s and 30's)
- Management skills training (section chief & managers)
- Innovation and strategy development training (project leaders & managers)
- Financial support for government qualifications acquisition & congratulatory rewards for acquiring government qualifications
e.g. Professional engineers, associate professional engineers, computational mechanics engineers, structural consultants, first-class registered architect, concrete engineers, facility managers, certified public accountants, Lawyers, patent attorneys, tax accountants, social insurance consultants, SME management consultants
- Financial support for attending various seminars, participating in cross-sector exchange events, and studying abroad
- Retirement plan (401k)
- Nest-egg savings plans (house nest-egg savings, pension nest-egg savings, general nest-egg savings, 20% incentive bonus)
- Rented company housing program (up to 50,000 yen per month, up to 100,000 yen for “reikin,” initial one-time payment to the landlord)
- Meal allowance program (partially self-paid 7,000 yen meal ticket distributed)
- Recreational facilities (across Japan)
- Mental health care (consultation desk run by an external company)
- Medical checkup
- Various club activities (baseball club, soccer club, ski club, tennis club, music club, marine club (fishing club), table tennis club, radio club, surfing club, triathlon club, volleyball club, and other independent activities)
- Stock ownership plan
JLPTのN1, N2を持っていますが、日本語での理解やコミュニケーションに自信がありません。英語採用へ応募してもいいですか？
A. We welcome the attitude of those who are willing to speak or communicate in Japanese. You do not need to speak beautiful or perfect Japanese. If you can say what you want to say and understand 70% of Japanese conversation, we encourage you to apply for domestic new graduate recruitment.
However, if you are not confident, you can apply for English recruitment.
当社では日本語での理解やコミュニケーションへチャレンジをする姿勢を歓迎します。綺麗な日本語や完璧な日本語が話す必要はありません。ご自身の言いたいことを言える、日本語の会話が70%程度わかる方は国内新卒採用に応募ください。
ただし、どうしても自信がない場合は英語採用へ応募いただいても結構です。
Create "Mypage"
Please click the ENTRY button at the bottom of the page and register your information on Mypage, a web platform which we will be using for communication, to create an account.
申込における注意点：日本語能力試験（JLPT）N1, N2を合格されている方、また同等の日本語力を保有されている方は、当社の英語採用ではなく「国内新卒採用」への応募をおすすめいたします。
Those who have JLPT N1 or N2, or the same level of Japanese proficiency, please apply for our Japanese recruitment process.
Non selection process (optional) : Seminars and workshops
The company will hold sessions to help you with job hunting in Japan or learn more about us before the hiring process starts. For themes of the session, you can find from below. You can find more details including dates from your Mypage.
▼ Sessions we offer
“Career Talk with HR” Before starting to work : what to know and what to do ~Career Talk with HR, exploring the possibilities in KKE~
“Self-analysis seminar” Prepare for job hunting in Japan ~Self analysis seminar with Kozokeikaku~
“Company Presentation, Q&A”What is Kozo Keikaku Engineering ?~Let’s talk about what you can do in KKE~
“Engineering consultant : 2 Days Externship in english” How to use technology driven solutions to resolve society problems ? ~Working as an engineering consultant in Japan~
*These are not the main selection process. They are genuinely positioned as an opportunity to prepare for a job search or to deepen your understanding of our company. The attendance does not have a direct link to your assessment of our selection process.
*Online seminar is available until before the interactive dialogue.
1st step on hiring process: Company information session
Non selection process(must attend)
A total two and half hours session of who we are, what we do, our vision and who we are looking for delivered by the recruitment team and our Chairman. Details for further recruitment steps will be given here as well. We kindly ask candidates to attend full time. Please note that otherwise, you will not be eligible to apply for further steps.
Screening (CV+aptitude test)
Selection process
Submit CV and take three aptitude tests. Detailed instructions will be given for those who fully attended the company information session.
Presentation by engineers
Non selection process(must attend)
A roundtable discussion with our members from different business fields. It is your opportunity to ask questions about our business or difficulties they faced working in Japan.
Interactive Dialogue
Selection process
A 30 minutes meeting with recruiters. To book for the interactive dialogue, you would need to submit two documents and take an aptitude test.
Meet the Engineer
Non selection process(must attend)
A 30 minutes meeting with an engineer from one of the departments which you are most interested in. Here is your chance to ask questions regarding necessary technical and human skills.
Group work + interview by engineer consultants
Selection process
A group discussion will be conducted online. For the interview with the engineers, you would need to submit a short essay.
HR meeting
Non selection process(must attend)
This is a meeting to assist you prepare for the final interview and answer your questions which you still might have.
Final interview in Tokyo
Selection process
This is the final interview with our executive members. The interview will be in person only since we want to know about you better and like YOU to know about the company in which you will be spending most of the time in the near future.