Environmental Permits & Compliance Lead, Argentina

PROVE Partners; Santa Fe Capital; On-site; ARS 92,241,000 - 138,361,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel is seeking an Environmental Permits Specialist to manage and monitor environmental and sectoral permits for projects in Argentina. The role bridges engineering design and regulatory authority requirements, ensuring compliance and timely permit delivery.

The position requires a university degree in a relevant field, 5–8 years in environmental management, and strong knowledge of local regulatory regimes. Fluency in Spanish and English is expected.

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences or related field with professional registration; 5–8 years in environmental management and permits.
• Graduate degree in environmental management, environmental impact assessment or environmental law desirable.
• Native Spanish and intermediate or higher technical English to read international standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update the project permits matrix, identify competent body, submission requirements, deadlines and processing times.
• Prepare, review and submit the Environmental Impact Report and its biennial updates, with supporting documentation to the provincial mining authority.
• Maintain technical dialogue with provincial and national enforcement authorities, respond to observations and audits.
• Provide environmental constraints to design and verify compliance with permits and commitments.

Skills

Environmental management

Permitting process

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Graduate degree in environmental management or environmental law (desirable)

Tools

GIS

Excel

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Bechtel is seeking an Environmental Permits Specialist to manage and monitor environmental and sectoral permits for projects in Argentina. The role bridges engineering design and regulatory authority requirements, ensuring compliance and timely permit delivery.

The position requires a university degree in a relevant field, 5–8 years in environmental management, and strong knowledge of local regulatory regimes. Fluency in Spanish and English is expected.