Responsable de Medio Ambiente y Biodiversidad

To support our continued growth, we are now looking for an Environmental & Biodiversity Manager to join our Development team in Poland.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful development of renewable energy projects by leading environmental and biodiversity activities throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, environmental consultants, authorities, landowners, and other key stakeholders to ensure compliance, manage environmental risks, and contribute to the delivery of sustainable, high-quality projects.

About the role

As Environmental & Biodiversity Manager at OX2, you will be an integral part of OX2's Development team from day one. You will support and manage key workstreams in all environmental and biodiversity-related activities across OX2 projects (onshore wind, PV and BESS) throughout their entire lifecycle from development and construction to operation. The role ensures full compliance with environmental regulations, corporate sustainability policies, and best industry practices in the areas of environmental protection, biodiversity, and circular economy.

You will report to the Onshore Team Manager, and collaborate closely with teams across development, engineering and legal.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide leadership to the environmental and biodiversity specialists in Poland;
• Ensure the quality, consistency, and compliance of environmental deliverables (Environmental Impact Assessment reports, inventories, monitoring plans, ecological studies, etc.);
• Review and approval of key environmental documentation for accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with company standards;
• Support project teams throughout all stages of the project lifecycle - development, permitting, construction, and operation;
• Provide expert advice to management on environmental risks, permitting strategies, and sustainable development opportunities;
• Co-develop and implement the company's environmental sustainability strategy within the ESG framework;
• Support ESG and environmental reporting, including indicators related to waste, emissions, materials, and biodiversity;
• Monitor regulatory and market trends and recommend improvements to environmental performance and compliance;
• Monitor changes in environmental legislation and ensure internal processes remain compliant and up to date;
• Represent the company in industry associations and working groups;
• Support in preparing the plans and supervision over implementation of the company's biodiversity strategy and "nature-positive" approach across all OX2 projects.

Who you are

You are well-organized, detail-oriented, and creative, with a practical and solution-focused mindset. You enjoy tackling complex environmental and regulatory challenges, identifying effective solutions, and managing multiple priorities in a structured way. You thrive in a collaborative team environment, building strong relationships with colleagues, consultants, authorities, and other stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. You are reliable, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality work while maintaining a professional and positive approach.

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field;
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in environmental management within the renewable energy, energy, advisory or infrastructure sectors;
• In-depth understanding of environmental permitting, biodiversity protection, regulations;
• Experience working with authorities, contractors, and environmental consultants;
• Experience in coordination and implementing biodiversity projects;
• Excellent command of English (minimum B2/C1 level);
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Why OX2?

This role offers exposure to complex renewable energy development projects, close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and leading environmental experts, and the opportunity to work with public authorities, consultants, and other key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

You will gain hands-on experience in environmental permitting, biodiversity management, and regulatory compliance while developing a comprehensive understanding of renewable energy project development from early-stage planning through construction. Joining OX2 means becoming part of a company on an exciting growth journey, where you can make a meaningful contribution to the energy transition.

Recruitment Process

At OX2, we believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and lead to better decisions. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage everyone with the right competence and experience with the permission to work in Poland to apply.

Our recruitment process is competence-based, which means the qualifications for the role guide the selection and evaluation of candidates. Based on that, we conduct assessments as part of the process to make sure that our process is fair, unbiased, and data driven.

We will review and interview candidates continuously, so please do not hesitate to send your application today.