Offshore Permit Officer

NISH Tech BV; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NISH Tech BV in Brussels, Belgium, seeks an Offshore Permit Officer to manage environmental permits, regulatory commitments, and stakeholder engagement across the project lifecycle for offshore energy infrastructure.

You will coordinate environmental studies, translate permit conditions into project requirements, liaise with authorities and contractors, and contribute to regulatory reporting and marine biodiversity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with strong knowledge and experience in environmental aspects of the offshore sector.

Responsibilities

• Monitor applicable Belgian and European marine and environmental regulations.

Skills

Master’s degree

Dutch

English

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical

Communication

Diplomatic stakeholder management

Regulatory reporting

Coordination

Education

Master’s degree in environmental/offshore sector

Tools

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

NISH Tech BV is seeking an Offshore Permit Officer to support offshore energy infrastructure projects for a leading European energy infrastructure organization. This role focuses on managing permits, authorizations, environmental commitments, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

You will coordinate environmental studies, oversee marine and environmental permitting activities, translate permit conditions into project requirements, and work closely with contractors, engineering teams, external consultants, and public authorities. You will also contribute to regulatory reporting, marine spatial planning discussions, and environmental initiatives related to offshore infrastructure. The ideal candidate combines strong knowledge of offshore environmental matters with analytical thinking, diplomatic stakeholder management, and the ability to take ownership in a changing project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor applicable Belgian and European marine and environmental regulations.
• Prepare, submit, and coordinate environmental permits, cable permits, and domain concessions.
• Supervise environmental impact studies conducted by independent consultants.
• Coordinate study findings and environmental considerations with competent authorities.
• Oversee subsea cable route studies and seabed surveys.
• Coordinate cross-border matters relating to interconnectors and territorial waters.
• Translate permit decisions and conditions into project requirements and responsibilities.
• Monitor compliance with permit conditions throughout project implementation.
• Prepare reports on permit compliance, potential infringements, permit changes, and environmental incidents.
• Negotiate and finalize crossing and proximity agreements with other operators.
• Coordinate external activities involving specialist contractors and environmental monitoring.
• Align external communications relating to offshore activities with relevant stakeholders.
• Support nature-inclusive design and marine biodiversity initiatives.
• Represent project interests in discussions with public authorities and relevant stakeholder groups.
• Participate in working groups focused on offshore coordination and knowledge sharing.

Required Skills

Mandatory

• Master’s degree with strong knowledge and experience in environmental aspects of the offshore sector.
• Excellent Dutch and English.
• Strong understanding of offshore environmental and regulatory matters.
• Ability to coordinate permitting activities and work with public authorities and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Diplomatic stakeholder management and a collaborative approach.
• Accuracy, accountability, enthusiasm, and results orientation.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with environmental impact assessments and studies.
• Experience with offshore cable routing and seabed surveys.
• Familiarity with marine spatial planning and environmental monitoring.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, and public authorities.

Location & Work Model

Brussels, Belgium — on-site presence required 2 days per week.

About NISH Tech BV

NISH Tech BV is a Belgium-based IT consulting and technology services company connecting organizations with skilled professionals. We focus on delivering expertise, quality, and integrity across our client engagements.