Environment Permitting Project Engineer - Lisbon/Porto

KEO International Consultants; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Individual athletic sponsorship

Study assistance sponsorship

Employee referral rewards

Job summary

KEO International Consultants is seeking a Project Engineer – Environment (Permitting) to join our Sustainability and Environment Division in Lisbon or Porto, Portugal. You will guide clients through industrial and environmental licensing from initial request to ongoing legal compliance.

The role involves coordinating licensing with authorities, interfacing with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring timely, compliant deliverables while supporting training and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental or Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Up to 5 years of relevant professional experience in environmental licensing, compliance or consultancy.
• Solid knowledge of Portuguese industrial and environmental licensing regimes. Experience with national licensing platforms is advantageous.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems; safety qualification is a plus.
• Understanding of EIA processes and regulatory frameworks; trainer certification is a plus.
• Strong writing and communication skills in English and Portuguese; ability to prepare high-quality technical deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and follow up industrial and environmental licensing processes with authorities.
• Manage requests on national licensing platforms and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assess compliance with environmental, health and safety legislation; identify gaps and propose actions.
• Support interface between licensing processes and EIA procedures where applicable.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to compile inputs for licensing applications.
• Conduct site visits to collect information and verify permit conditions.

Skills

English proficiency

Portuguese proficiency

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Sciences or Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

MS Office Suite

Job description

KEO International Consultants is seeking a Project Engineer – Environment (Permitting) to join our Sustainability and Environment Division in Lisbon or Porto, Portugal. You will guide clients through industrial and environmental licensing from initial request to ongoing legal compliance.

The role involves coordinating licensing with authorities, interfacing with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring timely, compliant deliverables while supporting training and client engagement.