Environmental Permitting Consultant

Mission

The Senior Environmental Consultant focuses on leading and overseeing the assessment and mitigation of environmental risks associated with energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects to reach permitting processes and authorizations. This figure deliver permitting-related services, conduct environmental studies, environmental monitoring and modeling, compliance assessments, due diligence to evaluate compliance with Italian and international environmental regulations or standards.

Key Accountabilities

Lead Environmental Impact Assessment Studies:
 - Lead and oversee comprehensive environmental impact assessments for energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects, analyzing factors such as air quality, water resources, and noise.
 - Provide strategic guidance and technical expertise in conducting environmental studies to facilitate permitting and authorization processes, identifying potential risks and mitigation measures.
Environmental Due Diligences and Studies:
 - Lead due diligence assessments to evaluate environmental risks associated with projects, ensuring thorough analysis and identification of potential impacts.
Prepare Comprehensive Reports:
 - Lead the compilation and analysis of environmental data to prepare detailed reports for stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
 - Effectively communicate findings, risks, and mitigation strategies to support Project Financing activities and client decision-making processes.
Support Proposal Preparation and Client Liaison:
 - Assist in preparing project proposals, including environmental sections and risk assessments, providing expert input and guidance.
 - Engage proactively with clients and stakeholders to understand requirements and address environmental concerns during project development and building strong client relationships.
International Travel and Site Visits:
 - Travel internationally as required to conduct site visits and assess environmental aspects of projects, providing expert oversight and guidance.
 - Review and monitor environmental documentation, compliance measures, and project implementation on-site, ensuring adherence to environmental standards and requirements. #LI-AU5

Education

Qualifications

- Demonstrated track record of successfully leading comprehensive environmental impact assessments for energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
- Proven experience (6+ years usually) in environmental assessment methodologies and compliance with permitting environmental standards. 
- Expertise in utilizing advanced modelling techniques for the analysis of pollutant dispersion and visual impact assessments is preferred.
- Experience in identifying tailored mitigation strategies to address environmental risks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Strong attitude in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, providing expert input on environmental considerations throughout the projects.
- A good command of spoken and written English is mandatory.

Competencies