Environmental Consultant (EIAs and Permitting)

Geosyntec; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Geosyntec in Gothenburg, Sweden, seeks an experienced EIA/Permitting Consultant to join our growing European team. The role focuses on leading environmental permit applications for industrial, infrastructure, mining, and energy projects, with client engagement and proposal development as part of the responsibilities.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of consulting experience in relevant sectors, strong teamwork, and fluency in Swedish and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science or related field.
• Fluency in Swedish and English required.
• Minimum 2 years as a consultant in contaminated land, energy/renewables, mining, industrial or infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support environmental permit applications aligning with Swedish legislation.
• Develop client relationships and assist with proposals.
• Attend meetings with clients, regulators and stakeholders to drive project success.
• Manage projects, budgets and schedules to ensure quality and profitability.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals reflecting technical excellence.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Ensure work meets contractual schedules and regulatory requirements.
• Occasional fieldwork.

Skills

fluency in Swedish

English proficiency

collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science

Job description

Overview

Due to ongoing growth in our European business, we are now looking for an experienced EIA / Permitting Consultant to join our team in Gothenburg, Sweden. This position will be highly suited to an enthusiastic and driven early career environmental consultant, ideally with experience in the mining, industrial or infrastructure sectors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead or support environmental permit applications (tillståndsansökningar) for industrial, infrastructure, energy, mining, or water‑related projects, ensuring alignment with Swedish environmental legislation.
• Depending on your level of experience – business development, including securing new clients, fostering long-term client relationships, and proposal preparation.
• Attending or leading meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other stakeholders to drive project success.
• Depending on your level of experience – task management, including planning and executing projects, managing budgets and schedules, ensuring quality and client satisfaction, and driving profitability.
• Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals that reflect innovation and technical excellence.
• Depending on your level of experience – mentoring or leadership of junior staff, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Managing work to meet contract schedules, regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and high standards of care.
• Occasional fieldwork

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in geology, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field of study.
• Advanced degree in a similar field of study (desirable but not essential).

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working as a consultant in the contaminated land, energy / renewable energy, mining, industrial or infrastructure sectors (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively, both internally and externally.
• Fluency in Swedish and English (required).

Benefits

• Geosyntec offers excellent compensation packages commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive employee benefits package.