Permitting Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all permitting and licensing processes for renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with French regulatory requirements;
• Prepare, compile, and submit permit application dossiers (urban planning, environmental, grid connection, etc.);
• Liaise with local authorities, municipalities, grid operators and regulatory entities throughout the permitting lifecycle;
• Monitor permitting timelines and proactively manage risks, delays, and bottlenecks;
• Ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with project technical specifications;
• Support development and engineering teams with regulatory constraints and permitting requirements;
• Track regulatory changes and assess their impact on ongoing and future projects;
• Coordinate external consultants (e.g. environmental, legal, technical) involved in permitting processes;
• Maintain up-to-date permitting trackers and provide regular reporting to internal stakeholders;
• Support due diligence processes and ensure documentation readiness for project financing or acquisition;
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and land-use regulations;
• Participate in project planning to align permitting strategy with overall project timelines.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning, Law, or similar relevant field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in permitting, licensing, or regulatory processes (preferably in renewable energy or infrastructure projects);
• Solid knowledge of French permitting procedures and regulatory landscape;
• Experience with PV or renewable energy projects is a strong plus
• Fluency in French (mandatory) and good level of English;
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of GIS tools is a plus;
• Strong analytical and documentation skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines;
• Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills;
• Driving license.