许可与环境专家

We at Kodiak stand for in-depth expertise in the implementation of complex infrastructure projects. As a reliable partner for project implementers and developers, we realize challenging linear projects, energy and infrastructure projects across Europe - whether onshore, offshore or the modernization of existing grids.

We believe that genuine collaboration, personal development and room for new ideas are just as important as technology. Our specialists take a holistic approach to projects, think in terms of solutions and accompany complex projects from the initial concept to commissioning with passion, responsibility and an eye for detail.

Your Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Permit & Environmental Specialist (m/f/d) to support the permitting and environmental management of a major offshore wind project in Germany. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing for the offshore construction phase, ensuring regulatory compliance, securing and maintaining project approvals, and translating complex permitting requirements into practical project execution strategies.

Work location will be either Hamburg or Bremen with a flexible remote option.

This position requires close collaboration with project teams, regulatory authorities, environmental agencies, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project activities are conducted safely, responsibly, and in accordance with all applicable permits and environmental commitments.

Tasks may include:

• Lead and coordinate permitting and environmental activities throughout the offshore construction preparation and construction phases.
• Develop, maintain, and implement integrated permitting strategies, approval schedules, deliverable plans, and permit registers aligned with project milestones.
• Act as the primary interface with permitting authorities, environmental regulators, and relevant statutory stakeholders.
• Engage proactively with authorities, consultees, NGOs, community representatives, and other stakeholders to support project objectives and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate, support, and manage environmental and permitting workstreams
• Ensure permit conditions and environmental commitments are fully embedded into project requirements, contractor scopes, compliance plans, and operational controls.
• Identify permitting and environmental risks, dependencies, and opportunities, and develop appropriate mitigation measures.
• Assess and communicate potential impacts on schedule, design, procurement, contracting, and construction planning.
• Manage external consultants and subject matter experts, including scope definition, budget control, scheduling, interface management, and quality assurance of deliverables.
• Support project management through clear reporting, documentation, presentations, and recommendations.

Requirements & Your Expertise

• Proven experience in offshore wind projects, particularly during construction preparation and offshore construction phases.
• Strong understanding of permitting processes, environmental regulations, legal frameworks, and regulatory requirements applicable to offshore construction projects in Germany.
• Extensive experience working with permitting authorities, environmental regulators, and statutory stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to engage constructively with regulators, NGOs, communities, consultants, and other external stakeholders.
• Strong capability to understand and manage complex permit-related issues involving multiple technical disciplines and detailed regulatory requirements.
• Experience identifying and managing permitting and environmental risks within large infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Commercial awareness and practical experience managing consultants, contracts, budgets, schedules, and project interfaces.
• Fluent in both German and English, spoken and written.

What We Offer

• A permanent employment contract or freelance work
• Flexible working hours, including individual work-from-home arrangements
• Personalized opportunities for training and professional development
• Company pension plan with employer contribution
• Access to our customizable benefits package - a monthly, tax-free budget that you can redeem freely with our partners (e.g., supermarkets & drugstores, DeutschlandTicket, gas vouchers, daycare subsidies, and much more)
• Access to our corporate benefits program with significant discounts on a wide range of well-known and leading brands

Please note that all offers-except for working hours and the work-from-home option apply only to our permanent employees and not to freelancers.