Responsibilities – Project Manager Permitting
Project Development & Permitting Management
- Lead projects from the Bauleitplanung (land-use planning phase) through all permitting stages up to approval.
- Develop and manage permitting strategies aligned with project timelines, technical requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
- Prepare, review, and coordinate all permit applications and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with national, regional, and local planning laws, environmental regulations, and technical standards.
- Maintain proactive communication with permitting authorities, municipalities, and other regulatory stakeholders.
Coordination of External Planning Offices & Consultants
- Select, commission, and manage external planning offices (urban planners, environmental consultants, engineering firms, legal advisors, etc.).
- Define scopes of work and ensure quality, budget, and timeline adherence for all external deliverables.
- Integrate output from technical, environmental, and planning consultants into coherent permitting packages.
Internal Project Interface Management
- Act as the key internal point of contact for all planning and permitting matters.
- Work closely with internal teams (development, grid etc.) to ensure permitting requirements are fully understood and integrated.
- Provide clear updates on permitting progress, risks, and mitigation measures to management and project teams.
- Support project optimisation by identifying planning-related constraints and recommending viable solutions.
Documentation & Process Control
- Maintain comprehensive permitting documentation, timelines, and trackers.
- Oversee environmental impact assessments, planning studies, specialist reports, and technical drawings.
- Ensure that all planning and permitting records remain audit-ready and compliant with internal standards.
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Coordinate communication with local communities, landowners, and relevant stakeholders regarding planning and permitting topics.
- Support public hearings, information events, and participation processes when required.
Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Building
- Monitor changes in planning law, permitting regulations, and best practices.
- Contribute to the development and refinement of permitting processes, templates, and internal guidelines.
- Share lessons learned across the development team to improve future project outcomes.