AECOM is a premier global infrastructure consulting firm that provides professional services throughout the project lifecycle, including planning, design, engineering, and construction management. As a Fortune 500 company with a massive global footprint, it operates across diverse sectors such as transportation, buildings, water, energy, and the environment, delivering some of the world's most complex infrastructure projects. In Spain, AECOM maintains a strong presence primarily through its Madrid hub, which serves as a center for both local and international engineering excellence. The company is a major employer for international professionals, offering roles that often require bilingual proficiency and involve collaboration on large-scale global projects, particularly in high-growth areas like data centers, renewable energy, and civil infrastructure.

AECOM was formed in 1990 through the merger of five entities and has since grown into a global leader through strategic acquisitions of firms like URS Corporation and Tishman Construction.

Environmental Permitting Project Manager

AECOM

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in the environmental , engineering or related discipline.
Minimum 10 years of experience as environmental consultant developing environmental permitting processes (ESIAs, AAIs, environmental integration appendixes, etc)
Experience acting both as consultant and at project management level.
Fluent English and Spanish languages (both spoken and written).
Familiarity with EHS National Environmental regulation.
Ability to write well structured, concise and well-reasoned reports, proposals and documents

Soft Skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility and work independently.

Benefits

Additional Information

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 52,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

Our Environmental Department in Spain help industrial and public sector clients around the world balance growth with resiliency - achieving compliance and reducing, or eliminating, risks while protecting our natural environment.

Across our broad impact analysis, assessment and permitting practice, our experience serves to achieve our clients' goals, ensuring they are operating according to their own business requirements as well as complying with regulatory requirements and best international practices. We are currently looking to hire an Environmental permitting Project Manager to join our team based in Madrid.

In this role, you will be working as a Technical Expert & Project Manager for multiple environmental projects related to environmental integration in design, impact assessment, permitting strategies and advisory work.

Responsibilities:

Project Management in Spain and other regions as when required, including team coordination.
Perform multiple projects concurrently within strict timeframes, scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
Coordinate environmental integration appendixes, Environmental & Social Impact Assessment; global environmental advisory; permitting assessment, etc.
Identify and develop new project opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals and cost estimates
Ability and flexibility to work across a range of services and sectors including industry, energy, infrastructure, architecture and others;
Active interaction with clients, other disciplines and subcontractors.