Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Location:

Madrid, ES

Company:
Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Opportunity Type:
Staff

Contract Hire Only for this Project:
No

• Review project requirements, environmental regulations, permit conditions, and agency guidance to identify environmental and regulatory obligations for inclusion in proposals, project design, schedules, budgets and execution plans.
• Assess project permitting status and maturity, identify key blockers versus manageable risks, and define critical‑path timelines to achieve Ready‑to‑Build status for client and investment decision‑making.
• Map the full permitting chain (EIA/DIA, urban planning, grid permits, etc.) including requirements related to environmental assessment, public consultation, biodiversity, water resources, waste management, air quality, cultural resources, construction compliance, and country‑ or region‑specific regulatory approvals.
• Lead permitting strategy definition and execution for projects in Spain, Latin America, UK and the EMEA region.
• Review Spanish‑language environmental permits, regulatory correspondence, environmental studies, compliance plans, and technical documents; summarize key requirements and communicate implications to English‑speaking project teams and clients.
• Advise project teams and clients on Spain permitting processes and translate regulatory requirements into actionable project guidance.
• Participate in site visits and project planning to identify permitting risks and key constraints.
• Coordinate with local consultants, authorities, and project teams to manage permitting processes and approvals, developing and reviewing permitting deliverables including environmental management plans, permit matrices, compliance tracking tools, and supporting documentation required for environmental approvals and construction compliance.
• Develop and deliver internal training on environmental permitting strategy, regulatory processes, and compliance requirements, with a focus on Spain, Latin America and UK projects.
• Provide input to proposals and designs with focus on permitting risk and project feasibility.
• Maintain understanding of Spain, the UK and EU permitting frameworks.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, natural resources, planning, or a related discipline preferred. Other degrees, specialized training, or experience that uniquely qualify the individual may also be considered.
• Must have English and Spanish language fluency, including the ability to review English language environmental documents, participate in meetings, and communicate permitting and compliance requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Must have 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.

All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (including criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search) in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Experience with Latin America and/or UK permitting frameworks and infrastructure projects.
• Relevant industry certifications related to environmental permitting, environmental compliance, environmental management systems, and health and safety.
• Significant (typically 8+ years) of specific and demonstrable experience in environmental permitting, permitting strategy, or infrastructure advisory, supporting proposal, development, and execution phases of complex infrastructure, energy projects.
• Sound understanding of environmental compliance requirements during construction, including implementation of permit conditions and environmental management measures.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering training or guidance on permitting strategy, regulatory processes, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Aptitude for creative problem‑solving, practical risk…