Senior Permit and Licensing Specialist

<h3>Company Description</h3><p><strong>Why Statkraft:</strong></p><p>Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.</p><p>But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join us.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p>We are looking for a <strong>Senior </strong><strong>Permit and Licensing Specialist</strong> to join our Development Support team as part of the Development Unit in Business Area Nordics. The team is newly established and will provide support to projects across technologies, geographies and project phases with expertise in selected critical areas for hydro power, onshore wind and solar project development. For all expertise areas the unit shall contribute on opportunity identification, participate in project teams and support on project specific issues.</p><p>This is a great opportunity to take a central role in an exciting renewable company with a high growth strategy.</p><p>The main responsibilities as our new Senior Permit and Licensing Specialist:</p><ul><li>Act as an expert on license and permitting process for onshore wind, solar and hydro power in Norway supporting the project developers on new and ongoing projects</li><li>Manage the license and permitting processes for new renewable projects: Liaise and coordinate EIA and consultation processes and prepare license and permit applications for onshore wind, solar and hydro power projects in Norway</li><li>Ensuring the projects successfully secure all rights to build (consents, permits, grid connection, land rights and other 3rd party agreements etc.). Continuously ensure compliance with requirements.</li><li>Support M&amp;A and due diligence processes</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering, natural sciences, environment or other relevant field</li><li>Expertise in regulatory permit processes with 5-10 years’ work experience in similar field</li><li>Demonstrated ability of working with the permit process in different development stages of onshore wind, solar and/or hydro power projects</li><li>Proactive and solution-oriented with strong attention to detail</li></ul><p>Excellent communication skills in Norwegian and English</p><h3>Additional Information</h3><ul><li>Unlimited learning opportunities at various levels of the organization </li><li>The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds</li><li>A work culture that puts emphasis on the individual, offering flexible working solutions, parental leave, and work life balance principles</li><li>Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefits schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance</li></ul><p><em>Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorization. </em></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Oslo, Trondheim or other Norwegian Statkraft office. Some travel is expected for both internal and external purposes.</p><p><strong>Contact: </strong>For questions, please contact Linn Rognlien, VP Development Support +47 980 64 283</p><p><strong>We evaluate applications for this role on a continuing basis, so please apply with your CV and cover letter through our career pages as soon as possible</strong></p>