Environmental Permitting Manager, Infrastructure-Development
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The Role
We are looking for a dynamic and skilled person to join our existing EMEA environmental permitting team - to be based in Madrid or Zaragoza (Spain).
Key Job Responsibilities
* Environmental permitting - environmental impact assessment (EIAs), IED permitting, natural and cultural heritage assessments, inputs to planning applications.
* Environmental due diligence - initial environmental risk analysis, site screening, site approvals.
* Regulatory and agency engagement.
* Function as a leader regarding regulatory agency interactions, permit, and planning approval processes.
* Ensure work performed by contractors, consultants, and employees is completed in accordance with Amazon standards.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's Degree in environmental engineering, science, or related field of study.
* Experience of EU permit evaluations and applications, Environmental Impact Assessments, biodiversity integration, water discharge requirements, and waste management.
* Experience of environmental permitting in France and Germany.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experienced in managing and delivering multiple sites/projects through permitting in Spain at any one point in time.
* Highly autonomous and can work with minimal guidance with excellent organizational and project management skills.
* Experience in a fast-paced, changing/growing organization.
* Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability across multiple jurisdictions.
* Travel estimated at 25% in Spain to visit potential sites and sites subject to design and permitting.