Permit Manager

TMC; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Profit sharing

Training budget €2,200/year

Professional development

Entrepreneurial Lab access

Job summary

The Permits Manager at TMC works on complex civil and spatial projects in Utrecht, guiding permit and consent processes from planning to delivery. You advise on permit strategies and regulations (Environmental Act, Wabo, Natura 2000) and connect project management, authorities, and consultants to keep progress on track.

You monitor timelines, identify risks, and balance legal sustainability with administrative sensitivity, ensuring permits are a constructive part of the project rather than a

Qualifications

• Experience in permits management within civil projects.
• Knowledge of environmental law and permit regulations.

Responsibilities

• Organize, coordinate and guide permit and consent processes throughout project phases from planning to delivery.
• Advise clients and project teams on permit strategies and ensure regulatory compliance while managing risks.

Job description

Netherlands Civil Engineering 2 - 5 years Utrecht On-siteDo you ensure predictable permitting processes in complex projects? As a Permits Manager at TMC, you work on impactful tasks within infrastructure, energy, and area development.About The Member CompanyWe are a global high-tech consultancy company with a team of entrepreneurial engineers, scientists, and digital experts from around the world. Together we form a fast-growing and proud community. We offer consultancy services to high-profile clients globally in diverse service areas, such as:Technology & EngineeringEnergy & RenewablesLife sciences & PharmaDigital & ITAbout this vacancyAs a Permits Manager at TMC, you work on complex civil and spatial projects within the spatial domain, such as infrastructure, energy transition, mobility, water safety, and area development. These are projects where permits, procedures, and decision-making are crucial for progress and realization. You are responsible for organizing, coordinating, and guiding permit and consent processes throughout one or more project phases: from planning and exploration to implementation and delivery. You advise clients and project teams on permit strategies, procedures, and laws and regulations (such as the Environmental Act, Wabo, Water Act, and Natura 2000) and ensure they are practically applicable within the project. Within projects, you act as a connecting link between project management, environmental management, competent authorities, consultants, and other stakeholders. You monitor the progress of permit processes, identify risks and bottlenecks, and ensure that decision-making occurs timely and carefully. In doing so, you pay attention to both legal sustainability as well as administrative and societal sensitivity. The assignments vary in scale and complexity and take place at, among others, (local) governments, water boards, grid operators, contractors, and engineering and consultancy firms. Regardless of the assignment, your role remains the same: ensuring that permits do not become a blockade but instead are a manageable and integral part of the project process.What we expect from youWe are looking for a Permits Manager who feels comfortable in a regulatory-legal context and is able to translate permit processes into clear, executable procedures within projects.You recognize yourself in the following:Affinity with civil engineering and complex spatial projects.Experience in permits management within projects or programs.Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations (such as the Environmental Law, Wabo, Water Act, Natura 2000, or similar).Ability to develop permit strategies and coordinate them with project teams and competent authorities.Skill in identifying and addressing legal and procedural risks in a timely manner.Structured working style, maintaining oversight of parallel procedures and interests.Strong communication skills and the ability to easily interact with various stakeholders.Deep legal specialization is not a strict requirement. Insight into permit processes, a sense of administrative sensitivity, and the ability to use permits management in a practical, predictable, and connecting way are decisive in this role. At TMC, you’ll, of course, have the opportunity to further develop your expertise and professional skills.What you can expect from usAt TMC, we believe that you can achieve your full potential when you are provided with the right guidance, freedom, and development opportunities. That’s why we offer you not only diverse projects but also excellent benefits:A permanent employment contract with a competitive salary based on your experience and expertise.A transparent rewards model with individual profit sharing, ensuring you know exactly how your rate is calculated and allowing you to have a say in it.A training budget (worth €2,200 per year) that you can use at your discretion for courses, education, or other development activities.Collaboration with experienced and motivated professionals within your own Business Cell, along with access to knowledge, expertise, and cooperation with specialists from other Business Cells. This way, TMC offers more than just civil engineering.Access to our TMC Entrepreneurial Lab, where you can bring your own ideas and projects to life.#LI-RV9