Permits Manager
Core
Managing regulatory interactions and securing permits for a €1B terminal modernization project in Bremerhaven, Germany.
Role type
Senior project permit lead (infrastructure)
Builds
A new container terminal phase within the APM Terminals global network
Domain
Port operations / Industrial infrastructure / German regulatory framework
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Permitting strategy, regulatory engagement, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, project controls, technical documentation review, submission sequencing
Preferred skills
Experience in brownfield projects, familiarity with German regulatory frameworks, experience as a client representative in large-scale infrastructure projects
Technologies
Permit tracking systems, engineering design tools
Responsibilities
Lead and manage all permitting activities across the full project lifecycle; Act as the primary interface for regulatory engagements with authorities, ministries, and municipalities; Monitor and support the development of the permit tracker; Coordinate with permitting consultants to verify requirements and align registers; Identify missing permits, inconsistencies, and documentation gaps; Coordinate with design teams to prepare technical inputs for applications; Structure project scope into permit-relevant work packages; Lead preparation, review, and submission of permit applications; Prepare regular reports on permitting progress, risks, and mitigation actions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC