Energy multinational is currenlty looking to hire a Permitting and Licensing Manager for their operations in Portugal.

Description

• Develop and implement strategies and processes for obtaining necessary permits, licenses, approvals, and authorizations by ensuring compliance with ESG regulations and standards;
• Conduct site assessments, constraints analyses, and risk assessments for permitting feasibility for early-stage project development;
• Knowledge and ability to manage and secure electrical capacity reserve titles and production, environmental and construction permits for new and acquired renewable assets in Portugal;
• Understanding of local requirements, processes, timelines, and costs in local jurisdictions and sharing information for project budgets, plans, schedules, and third-party agreements;
• Manage technical and environmental studies for renewables development;
• Identify and implement problem-solving strategies to reduce project costs, and impacts, and to mitigate environmental risk;
• Identify, prepare, and submit permits and licenses to relevant authorities, monitoring submissions and due dates, evaluating, and resolving issues, and communicating clearly and quickly with relevant stakeholders about changes or obstacles;
• Coordinate with Business Development team members to develop permit application support documentation;
• Successfully negotiate project design and ensure project success while understanding project constraints;
• Select, manage, and guide contractors, service providers and consultants to maintain project timeline and budget.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all permits, licenses, and regulatory correspondence, establishing a comprehensive database for easy retrieval of information during audits or inspections.
• Prepare and provide reports on a regular basis to the Corporate management team and other relevant stakeholders;
• Conduct and attend meetings/public hearings of various internal and external stakeholders related to licensing and permitting;
• Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, local authorities, and community stakeholders;

Profile

BSc/ MSc degree in Engineering or Environmental discipline;

Prior experience of having developed renewable projects in Portugal with specific experience of onshore wind and solar development;

Proven track record in securing permits and licenses, and managing regulatory compliance, with knowledge of local permitting regulations;

Driving license;

Job Offer

A great professiona opportunity.