Environmental, Permitting & Planning Manager
<p>As part of our German development team, you will support and coordinate permitting and spatial planning procedures for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and ground-mounted photovoltaic projects.</p>
<p>The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, managing approval processes under German planning and environmental law, and coordinating with authorities and external planning offices to secure project readiness for construction.</p>
<p>Key Responsibilities</p>
<ul>
<li>Support and coordinate building permit procedures for battery storage and ground-mounted PV systems, including preparation of approval-relevant documentation.</li>
<li>Contribute to the implementation planning of permitting-related content in accordance with German building and planning law.</li>
<li>Manage service requests and tender processes for engineering and specialist planning services; review and process related invoices.</li>
<li>Prepare, review and evaluate expert reports (Gutachten), ensuring compliance with deadlines, regulatory standards and internal quality requirements.</li>
<li>Act as a point of contact for authorities (Behörden), municipalities and external planning offices; coordinate documentation and technical inputs.</li>
<li>Conduct site assessments and potential area analyses using Q-GIS for BESS and open-space PV developments.</li>
<li>Prepare site layouts and assess land suitability in line with regional planning requirements.</li>
<li>Support the preparation of building applications (Bauanträge), urban development agreements (städtebauliche Verträge) and coordination of relevant stakeholders throughout the approval process.</li>
</ul>
<p>Your Profile</p>
<ul>
<li>Completed university degree in urban planning, spatial planning (Raumplanung), landscape planning, geography, civil engineering, architecture or a comparable field.</li>
<li>Initial professional experience in renewable energy project development is an advantage.</li>
<li>Solid knowledge of German environmental and planning law, including relevant case law.</li>
<li>Familiarity with approval procedures for renewable energy projects, such as building permit processes, urban land-use planning (Bauleitplanung) and procedures under the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG).</li>
<li>Experience with battery storage systems and/or ground-mounted PV projects is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including structured report writing.</li>
<li>Practical experience with GIS tools, particularly Q-GIS.</li>
<li>Structured, independent and solution-oriented working style with strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Proficient in standard MS Office applications.</li>
<li>Very good German language skills and good English proficiency.</li>
</ul>
<p>We are a Spanish multinational company producing clean energy. Founded in 2007 and listed on the stock exchange since 2015, we operate in three key regions: the U.S., Europe and Latin America.</p>
<p>Through our strong commitment to battery storage, we deliver clean, affordable, reliable and constant energy. Anywhere and anytime, 24/7.</p>
<p>With a team of more than 600 professionals, we not only believe in the future of energy — we actively foster talent. We firmly believe in diversity and equal opportunities to create a dynamic environment where you can grow and make a real impact.</p>
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<p>The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, managing approval processes under German planning and environmental law, and coordinating with authorities and external planning offices to secure project readiness for construction.</p>
<p>Key Responsibilities</p>
<ul>
<li>Support and coordinate building permit procedures for battery storage and ground-mounted PV systems, including preparation of approval-relevant documentation.</li>
<li>Contribute to the implementation planning of permitting-related content in accordance with German building and planning law.</li>
<li>Manage service requests and tender processes for engineering and specialist planning services; review and process related invoices.</li>
<li>Prepare, review and evaluate expert reports (Gutachten), ensuring compliance with deadlines, regulatory standards and internal quality requirements.</li>
<li>Act as a point of contact for authorities (Behörden), municipalities and external planning offices; coordinate documentation and technical inputs.</li>
<li>Conduct site assessments and potential area analyses using Q-GIS for BESS and open-space PV developments.</li>
<li>Prepare site layouts and assess land suitability in line with regional planning requirements.</li>
<li>Support the preparation of building applications (Bauanträge), urban development agreements (städtebauliche Verträge) and coordination of relevant stakeholders throughout the approval process.</li>
</ul>
<p>Your Profile</p>
<ul>
<li>Completed university degree in urban planning, spatial planning (Raumplanung), landscape planning, geography, civil engineering, architecture or a comparable field.</li>
<li>Initial professional experience in renewable energy project development is an advantage.</li>
<li>Solid knowledge of German environmental and planning law, including relevant case law.</li>
<li>Familiarity with approval procedures for renewable energy projects, such as building permit processes, urban land-use planning (Bauleitplanung) and procedures under the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG).</li>
<li>Experience with battery storage systems and/or ground-mounted PV projects is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including structured report writing.</li>
<li>Practical experience with GIS tools, particularly Q-GIS.</li>
<li>Structured, independent and solution-oriented working style with strong attention to detail.</li>
<li>Proficient in standard MS Office applications.</li>
<li>Very good German language skills and good English proficiency.</li>
</ul>
<p>We are a Spanish multinational company producing clean energy. Founded in 2007 and listed on the stock exchange since 2015, we operate in three key regions: the U.S., Europe and Latin America.</p>
<p>Through our strong commitment to battery storage, we deliver clean, affordable, reliable and constant energy. Anywhere and anytime, 24/7.</p>
<p>With a team of more than 600 professionals, we not only believe in the future of energy — we actively foster talent. We firmly believe in diversity and equal opportunities to create a dynamic environment where you can grow and make a real impact.</p>
<p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>