Environmental Specialist

Permits Advisor

Aartselaar, Belgium (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Start: ASAP

Are you passionate about environmental regulations, urban planning, and sustainable infrastructure projects? We are looking for a Permits Advisor to play a key role in supporting major water, sewerage, and environmental infrastructure projects across Flanders.

As part of a multidisciplinary project team, you will drive permit processes from start to finish, ensuring projects comply with all legal and environmental requirements while contributing to a more sustainable future.

Your Responsibilities
Permit Management & Advisory
Lead and coordinate permit procedures for infrastructure projects.
Manage environmental, urban planning, nature, heritage, and archaeological permit applications.
Identify permitting risks during the design phase and provide practical recommendations.
Ensure permit applications are submitted accurately and on time.
Stakeholder Management
Act as the main point of contact between project teams, authorities, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
Build strong relationships and facilitate smooth communication throughout the permit process.
Negotiate and align stakeholders to support project objectives.
Regulatory & Legal Compliance
Provide guidance on environmental legislation and planning regulations.
Monitor developments in relevant laws and regulations.
Ensure projects comply with all applicable permitting and legal requirements.
Project Support
Support multidisciplinary project teams with permitting expertise.
Analyze issues, assess risks, and develop solution-oriented recommendations.
Contribute to the successful delivery of water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure projects.
Required Profile

Background in:

Environmental Management
Environmental Consulting
Urban Planning
Spatial Planning
Environmental Engineering
Permit Management

Knowledge of:

Environmental legislation
Urban planning regulations
Environmental and Planning Decree
Heritage and archaeological procedures

Experience with:

Permit applications and permitting processes
Public authorities and government stakeholders
Infrastructure or construction-related projects

Strong:

Communication and networking skills
Negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Organizational and planning skills
Nice to Have
GIS / ArcGIS experience
SAP knowledge
Experience in water, wastewater, sewerage, or utility projects
Experience working with public sector organizations
Environmental compliance and sustainability projects
Language Requirements

Dutch: Native or Bilingual
English is a plus

What We're Looking For
Proactive and customer-focused professional
Strong relationship builder
Able to influence and advise stakeholders effectively
Solution-oriented mindset with attention to detail
Passionate about sustainable infrastructure and environmental projects

Interested? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for more information about this exciting opportunity.