Permit Manager, Vattenfall Wind Power offshore

Vacancy content Permit Manager, Wind Power offshore, Vattenfall We are looking for a Permit Manager, SE Offshore Wind to help secure the necessary permits for our SE offshore wind projects. The role will require effective communication with relevant authorities and stakeholders during this process and so it is expected that the applicant will be a fluent Swedish speaker. The Permit Manager will work as part of Business Area Wind’s ‘Consenting’ team which brings together offshore wind permitting and consultation expertise from across the markets in which we operate. Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest electricity generators and producer of heat and operates in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. Our strategy is to reduce emissions from power generation with a road map to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Within Vattenfall we have the clear goal to enable a fossil free society within one generation. This ambition includes for example electrification of the transport sector and CO2-emitting industries, but the core in this ambition is to have sustainable electricity production. Vattenfall is now ramping up its growth within renewables, making the fleet fossil free. Your responsibilities as a Permit Manager, SE Offshore Wind: Working with our Senior Permit Manager, you will provide expertise in all matters relating to permitting process, including environmental impact assessment, for our Swedish offshore wind project portfolio. You will also work with Project Managers and wider Project Teams in all matters relating to securing permits / changes to existing permits. Prior to each application, you will manage the environmental impact assessment work, with support of consultants, co-ordinate engagement with relevant authorities and external stakeholders and manage internal inputs, including project design and planning legal advice. Following application submission, you will take the projects through the hearing process, including the provision of required documentation. Throughout the process, the Permit Manager will be required to understand the risks to achieving a permit and put in place strategies to reduce these risks. As well as permitting projects, the Permit manager will provide advice to our Portfolio and Transactions team on permitting risks in relation to new sites and acquisition. The Permit Manager will be required to promote a safety conscious environment. Your qualifications as a Permit Manager, SE Offshore Wind: Candidates shall have: - A degree in Environmental Science or similar with at last 5 years’ experience in a relevant discipline - A demonstrable working knowledge of the Swedish permitting process, including Environmental Impact Assessment and Appropriate Assessment - A track record of liaison with relevant authorities and stakeholder management - Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Swedish) - Experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams / team working skills - Good understanding of health and safety regulations and requirements - An awareness of renewable energy policy and its impact on project development Previous experience of working within the wind industry is an advantage but is not required. Our offer Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development. Location The position will be based in Sweden, with Stockholm / Solna as the preferred location. Some travel will be required according to the needs of the project. Mo re information For more information about the position you are welcome to contact hiring Manager Kathy Wood +44-7528-551235 For further information about our process, you are welcome to contact our recruiter Anneli Jarlsheim +46 72-585 28 76 Trade union representatives in Sweden: Rolf Ohlsson – Akademikernas, Christer Gustavsson – Ledarna Leif Karlsson – SEKO, samt Anders Bohlin – Unionen. They will all be reached at switchboard: +46 (0) 8-739 50 00. We welcome your application in English, including CV and cover letter via the application button at this page. Last day to apply is Dec 1st. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website as we cannot guarantee that we will be able to process applications that are not made via our website. Our organisation: Energy is our contribution to quality of life – day after day. With around 28,000 colleagues Vattenfall provides comprehensive electricity and heating offerings to several million customers in northern Europe. For the work ahead we need people who are fully dedicated to our customers and to a sustainable society – people like you. Vattenfall’s Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall’s Onshore and Offshore Wind as well Solar PV and Batteries. Today we develop, construct and operate onshore and offshore wind power in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK and we are a leading player in several of our markets. We look forward to your application!