Senior Permitting Manager

Job Description

Senior Permitting Manager

Petroplan are pleased to be recruiting a Senior Permitting Manager on behalf of a large-scale developer with 35 years of experience in the renewable energy sector based in Milan.
The Permitting Manager role involves overseeing environmental and permitting activities for Agro-Photovoltaic and onshore Wind projects. Key responsibilities include interpreting regulations, evaluating project environmental impacts, assisting in permit applications, managing stakeholder relations, and coordinating with regulators and contractors.

Responsibilities:

• Critically reviewing and interpreting EU and Italian environmental regulations.
• Review Agro-Photovoltaic and onshore Wind projects to be acquired or developed in order to determine environmental issues, permit requirements, and government required environmental reviews needed for permits.
• Assisting PV and Wind groups in assessing the environmental, cultural heritage etc. restrictions and/or constraints potentially affecting lands according to the Italian regulation/Law.
• To deal with the environmental aspects of the Agro-Photovoltaic and onshore Wind projects and suggest solutions to reduce impacts of the projects.
• Critically reviewing of Environmental Impact Assessment studies and environmental technical reports prepared by developers and/or contractors.
• Supporting the Project Permitting Director in managing the project permiting applications and procedures (AU/PAUR/PAS/VIA/Screening, etc.), submittal, and associated communications to obtain final permits and approvals for project development.
• Supporting the Country Manager / Project Directors in developing and maintaining excellent relations with local stakeholders, authorities and neighbours.
• Supporting in supervising and coordinating of contractors in Environmental studies and permitting activities.
• Participate in meetings with municipality, county, state and/or local regulators to define regulatory requirements and schedules.

Requirements:

• Possession of a degree in environmental science/engineering or a related discipline.
• Proficient understanding of local and national environmental regulations in Italy, along with expertise in Italian permitting procedures and relevant documentation (e.g., EIA, AU/PAUR, PAS, AUA, AIA, etc.).
• Previous experience, however limited, in drafting environmental impact studies, conducting constraint analyses, and overseeing authorization processes within Italy (preferably within the renewable energy sector).
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as an Environmental Permitting engineer (experience within renewable energy is advantageous).
• Exceptional time management abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Native fluency in Italian.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.