Environmental Technician

Korn Ferry Client Opportunities; Badajoz; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

IREN, partnered with our client, is seeking a Environmental Technician to manage permitting and environmental planning for data centre projects in Spain. You will prepare studies, oversee EIA/AAI processes, and produce GIS maps to support site selection and approvals.

Reporting to ESG leadership, you will coordinate with engineering, development, legal, and external consultants, ensuring timely submissions and compliance. Strong GIS and bilingual Spanish/English skills are required.

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences or related field.
• Experience in environmental studies and pre-feasibility studies for infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of Spain environmental permitting processes and building permits.
• Proficiency in GIS for mapping and data management.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Plan permit and authorisation processes with stakeholders.
• Manage EIA/AAI procedures and monitor conditions.
• Prepare environmental studies, reports and appendices for permitting.
• Conduct pre-feasibility studies for potential sites and assess constraints.
• Produce GIS-based maps and thematic plans for applications.
• Coordinate with authorities, consultants and internal teams.
• Update permit matrices and document control records.

Skills

Environmental coordination

GIS proficiency

Technical reporting

Communication

Spanish & English

Education

Bachelor degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

MS Word / Excel

Job description

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference.

IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across the U.S. and Canada.

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Community Engagement & Social Impact Specialist, based in Badajoz, Spain.

Job Description

The Environmental Technician prepares and manages the documentation required to obtain mandatory permits and authorisations for IREN’s data centre projects in Spain. The role covers environmental impact assessment (EIA), integrated environmental authorisation (AAI), where applicable, and any required supporting studies. The position carries out environmental and land-use planning pre-feasibility studies for potential sites and produces maps using geographic information systems (GIS).

Reporting to the ESG Manager, the position coordinates documentation and deadlines with engineering, development, construction, legal teams and external consultants. The role maintains an up-to-date overview of applications and their conditions to support project planning and anticipate permitting risks.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the ESG Manager, the main responsibilities are to:

• Plan permit and authorisation processes, identifying applications, required documentation, responsible parties and dependencies within the development and construction schedule.
• Manage and track the EIA and AAI procedures applicable to each project, from preparing applications through to decisions and monitoring the associated conditions.
• Prepare and review the environmental studies, technical reports and appendices required for permitting, ensuring consistency with the project design and scope.
• Carry out environmental and land-use planning pre-feasibility studies for potential sites, assessing applicable planning instruments, land-use compatibility, environmental and spatial constraints, and restrictions that may affect project development.
• Produce thematic maps and plans to support studies and applications using GIS, integrating official information, boundaries and constraints while maintaining the traceability of sources and data.
• Maintain technical liaison with public authorities and competent bodies, record communications and coordinate responses to enquiries, requests for corrections and additional information.
• Update the permit matrix and conditions register, including dates, milestones, supporting evidence, responsible parties and outstanding actions for each application.
• Assess the effect of design or scheduling changes on authorisations with the technical teams and identify any required amendments or new applications.
• Communicate permit conditions to construction and environmental monitoring teams and compile the documentation needed to demonstrate compliance.
• Prepare status reports and alerts for ESG management, highlighting blockers, schedule risks and follow-up actions, and maintain an up-to-date, traceable archive of applications.

Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Geography or another discipline related to environmental management and project permitting.
• Experience in preparing environmental studies and environmental and land-use planning pre-feasibility studies, as well as permitting for infrastructure, industrial facilities, data centres or energy projects.
• Practical knowledge of environmental assessment procedures, environmental authorisations and building permits in Spain. Knowledge of land-use planning sufficient to interpret planning instruments, land classification and zoning, permitted uses and development constraints.
• Technical and regulatory knowledge of air emissions, wastewater discharges, waste management and noise pollution, including prevention and control measures, environmental monitoring and documentation required for permitting.
• Ability to prepare and review environmental studies, technical reports and project documentation, identify environmental and planning constraints, and coordinate their assessment with specialists.
• Experience in tracking applications, managing deadlines and controlling documents, with attention to detail and the ability to maintain verifiable records.
• Strong written communication, technical coordination and organisational skills for working with public authorities, consultants and multidisciplinary internal teams.
• Proficiency in GIS tools, such as QGIS or ArcGIS, to access and analyse geographic information, manage layers and produce thematic maps and plans. Proficiency in Word, Excel and collaboration and document control tools.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish and English. Experience in international projects and availability for permitting-related meetings and site visits would be an advantage.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.