Head of Environmental Permits Head of Environmental Permits AECOM In-person · Milan, Lombardy,
Pubblicato il 13-08-2026 - Seeds Renewables in Milano
We're seeking a dynamic and innovative Head of Environmental Permits with experience in sectors such as Renewable, Infrastructures, Energy, and Industrial. As part of our EHS and Sustainability Team, you will lead large, complex permitting projects, manage a team of environmental permitting professionals, and align permitting activities with the organization's environmental strategy and sustainability goals.
Continui a leggere per comprendere appieno cosa richiede questo lavoro in termini di competenze ed esperienza. Se il suo profilo è in linea, invii la sua candidatura. Responsibilities Strategic Leadership
- Implement the environmental permitting strategy to ensure compliance with local, national, and international environmental regulations.
- Align permitting goals with the organization's business objectives, sustainability commitments, and risk management strategies.
- Monitor changes in environmental laws and policies and adapt strategies accordingly.
Team & Department Management
- Manage the environmental permitting team(s), ensuring they are appropriately trained, resourced,
and effective.
- Foster leadership development, team collaboration, and performance excellence.
- Oversee all permitting processes and act as the decision-maker on key permits and high-risk compliance decisions.
- Provide technical expertise and oversight for major or complex permitting processes.
- Act as the primary liaison with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and other external stakeholders to build positive relationships and foster collaborative problem‐solving.
- Manage negotiations for permits, exemptions, and compliance agreements.
- Identify environmental risks associated with projects or operational changes and create strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Develop contingency plans to address potential environmental permitting issues.
- Developing environmental studies (e.g. EIA, ESHIA, VincA study, Landscape Assessment).
- Interpret legislative changes and support the d