Permits & License Manager (Offshore Wind) - Netherlands
- Job Title: Permits & License Manager
- Location: Netherlands
- Sector: Offshore Wind / Offshore Transmission Infrastructure
- Duration: min 12 month with a a view to extend long term
- Workload: Part-time
- Start Date: To be confirmed following project award
Our client is seeking an experienced Permits & License Manager to support the delivery of a major offshore energy infrastructure project in the Netherlands. The project involves an offshore converter station with power landing onshore, currently progressing through the EPC phase.
Acting on behalf of the client, the successful consultant will take ownership of permit and licence management activities throughout the project lifecycle, serving as the key interface between the project team, Dutch authorities, and other critical stakeholders.
This is a long term opportunity supporting a high profile offshore energy development
Role Responsibilities
The Permits & License Manager will act as the primary focal point for all permitting and licensing activities and will be responsible for:
- Acting as the single point of contact between the client, project team and Dutch authorities
- Developing and maintaining the project's Permits & Licence Management Plan
- Establishing and managing a permit register, updated on a fortnightly basis
- Managing notifications and approvals relating to:
- Dutch Coast Guard
- Rijkswaterstaat (RWS)
- Navigation and shipping authorities
- Heli-deck approvals (CAP 437)
- Crane approvals (TCVT)
- Coordinating with port authorities, emergency services, and nautical stakeholders
- Monitoring permit related activities undertaken by subcontractors
- Providing advice on Dutch legal, regulatory and safety compliance requirements
- Supporting SHE incident reporting activities where required
- Supporting project communications with relevant external stakeholders and authorities
- Conducting permitting assessments and studies for future phases and associated projects within the programme
Required Experience
Applicants should demonstrate significant experience within offshore infrastructure, offshore wind, transmission or similar marine construction projects and possess:
- Extensive experience managing offshore and onshore permitting activities in the Netherlands
- Strong understanding of permitting requirements within the Dutch Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
- Experience representing developers, EPC contractors, consultants or asset owners in discussions with authorities
- Proven experience managing permits throughout engineering, construction, installation, hook up and commissioning phases
- Experience coordinating with government bodies, regulators, ports, maritime authorities and emergency services
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Technical Knowledge
Candidates should have a strong practical understanding of Dutch legislation and regulatory frameworks, including:
- North Sea Installations Law
- Water Act
- Environmental Protection Law
- Wreckage Law
- Dutch labour legislation
- Offshore construction permitting processes
- Maritime and navigation regulations
Knowledge of offshore converter stations, transmission infrastructure, HVDC/HVAC projects, offshore wind farms and associated grid connection works would be highly advantageous.
Qualifications & Languages
Essential
- Fluency in Dutch and English
- Demonstrable offshore permitting and licensing experience within the Netherlands
- Ability to engage confidently with regulatory bodies and project stakeholders
Desirable
- Offshore wind experience
- Offshore transmission or interconnector experience
- Previous experience supporting EPC delivery of major energy infrastructure projects
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to support a strategically important offshore energy project from EPC through to completion, working as the lead permitting specialist throughout the full project lifecycle while engaging directly with Dutch authorities, the client team and key industry stakeholders.
Please note: CV submission and client interviews are expected as part of the selection process.
