Hydrogen Project Permitting Lead

Coalesce Management Consulting; Oslo; On-site; NOK 850,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Coalesce Management Consulting seeks a Permitting Manager to own the full regulatory approvals process for a hydrogen project in Norway. The role is hands-on and embedded within the project team, ensuring every permit lands on time and does not bottleneck construction or commissioning.

You will map the complete permitting roadmap, engage regulators, align with the project schedule, and coordinate with engineering, HSE, environmental and legal teams to deliver robust, submission-ready

Qualifications

• Experience managing permitting and regulatory approvals on large-scale industrial or capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of Norwegian regulatory frameworks (Plan- og bygningsloven, Forurensningsloven, Brann- og eksplosjonsvernloven, Storulykkeforskriften).
• Background in chemical, petrochemical, refinery, process, LNG, ammonia, hydrogen, or similar environments.
• EPCM/EPC project experience preferred; EPC experience also relevant.
• Ability to protect project schedule by proactively managing the approvals timeline.

Responsibilities

• Map permitting roadmap across Norwegian and EU regulatory frameworks.
• Lead applications and engagement with authorities (DSB, Miljødirektoratet, Statsforvalteren, municipalities).
• Align permitting schedule with project programme and milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering, HSE, environmental, and legal teams on documentation.
• Manage public consultation and stakeholder engagement as required.
• Identify and resolve regulatory risks early to avoid cost increases.
• Act as primary contact between project and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Permitting management

Regulatory approvals

Stakeholder engagement

Project scheduling

Independent thinker

Tools

Regulatory documentation tools

Job description

Coalesce Management Consulting seeks a Permitting Manager to own the full regulatory approvals process for a hydrogen project in Norway. The role is hands-on and embedded within the project team, ensuring every permit lands on time and does not bottleneck construction or commissioning.

You will map the complete permitting roadmap, engage regulators, align with the project schedule, and coordinate with engineering, HSE, environmental and legal teams to deliver robust, submission-ready