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Black VeatchPosted 2 months ago

Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Compliance Specialist

On-siteMadrid, Madrid, Spain

Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeLarge

Job Summary

Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist based in Madrid, Spain, responsible for leading permitting strategy and execution across Spain, Latin America, the UK, and the EMEA region. Responsibilities include reviewing project requirements and permit conditions, assessing permitting status, mapping full permitting chains (EIA/DIA, urban planning, grid permits, etc.), coordinating with authorities and local consultants, delivering environmental management plans and compliance tooling, and translating regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for project teams and clients. Requires strong experience with Spain permitting frameworks, cross-jurisdictional knowledge, and fluency in English and Spanish to support international projects and regulatory communication.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, natural resources, planning, or related discipline; English and Spanish language fluency; strong hands-on experience with Spain permitting frameworks and approval processes including environmental assessment (EIA/DIA), coordination with authorities, autonomous community procedures, municipal licensing, and overall permitting strategy and execution

Desired Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in environmental permitting or infrastructure advisory
  • Fluency in English and Spanish
  • Experience with Spain permitting frameworks and EIA/DIA
  • Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable project guidance
  • Experience coordinating with authorities and multi-jurisdictional approvals
  • Strong problem-solving and cross-cultural collaboration skills

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