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Licensing and Permitting Manager for Data Centers

Hybrid in Tres Cantos·Added yesterday (last checked 21 Oct)

SENER

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Tres Cantos
Experience
10+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Architecture, Technical Architecture, or Engineering.

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the management of licenses, permits, and administrative procedures linked to building, industrial, or energy projects.

  • Demonstrable experience in managing files across different Autonomous Communities.

  • Solid knowledge of urban planning, environmental, and industrial procedures.

  • Experience in dialogue with public administrations and regulatory bodies.

  • Ability to coordinate multiple processes simultaneously and operate in complex, multidisciplinary environments.

Nice to have

  • Data Centers.

  • Logistics and inmologistics.

  • Industrial installations.

  • Energy and infrastructure.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Participation in projects of great impact and technical complexity.

  • An international, dynamic, and highly specialized environment.

  • Collaboration with leading professionals in engineering, architecture, and construction.

  • Professional development in a company in full growth within the Data Center sector.

  • Flexibility and autonomy to lead a function that is strategic for the business.

These are some of the benefits you will enjoy:

  • You will have flexible working hour policies.

  • Remote work options.

  • Our commitment is to provide you with job stability and long-term projects.

  • We offer a series of measures so that you can develop 360º and achieve everything you set out to do.

  • Development Program oriented towards mentoring of functions, so you can continue to grow and develop.

The role

At Quark, we design and develop mission-critical infrastructures that drive digital transformation globally. Our team participates in some of the most innovative and complex Data Center projects on the market, combining technical excellence, sustainability, and a vision for the future.

We are looking to bring on a Licensing and Permitting Manager to lead the administrative processing strategy and the obtaining of permits for our projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and a fluid relationship with the various administrations and agencies involved.

What you'll do

You will be the person responsible for coordinating and managing all licensing and permitting processes associated with large-scale projects, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams and acting as the primary interlocutor with public bodies and regulatory entities.

  • Lead the strategy for obtaining the licenses and authorizations necessary for project development.

  • Manage the processing of:

    • Building licenses.

    • Activity licenses.

    • First occupancy licenses.

    • Responsible declarations.

    • Integrated Environmental Authorizations (AAI).

    • Procedures before Hydrographic Confederations and sectoral bodies.

    • Management related to Industry and other competent administrations.

  • Maintain direct and continuous dialogue with City Councils, Regional Ministries, and public bodies.

  • Coordinate licensing processes across different Autonomous Communities, ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements applicable in each location.

  • Identify administrative risks and propose solutions that contribute to the viability and execution of projects.

  • Collaborate with technical, legal, and development teams to ensure projects advance on schedule.

Additional information

If you want to lead the administrative and regulatory management of some of the most relevant digital infrastructure projects on the market, we would love to meet you.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviews
  1. Apply

  2. Screening

  3. Introductory call

  4. Interviews

  5. Job offer

  6. Onboarding

About SENER

SENER is a global engineering and technology group headquartered in Getxo (Bilbao), Spain, with a strong presence in the aerospace, defense, energy, and infrastructure sectors. The company provides engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, as well as specialized consulting, with a workforce of over 5,000 employees worldwide. SENER is known for its work on complex projects, including space systems, offshore wind energy, and large-scale data centers.

In Spain, SENER has a major engineering hub with offices in Bilbao, Madrid, and Barcelona, employing a significant number of engineers. The company is a key player in the Spanish engineering landscape and actively recruits international talent, offering roles in English and Spanish. For international professionals, SENER provides an opportunity to work on high-profile projects in Spain, such as data centers, aerospace, and energy infrastructure, with a collaborative and technically demanding work culture.

Industry
Engineering
Founded
1965
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Getxo, Spain
In Spain
Getxo, Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • SENER is a Spanish company, so international hires will need a work visa, which the company typically sponsors.
  • The company's working language is Spanish, but English is widely used in engineering and technical teams, especially on international projects.
  • SENER offers opportunities to work on large-scale, high-profile projects like the Spanish high-speed rail network and offshore wind farms.
  • The engineering culture is project-based and rigorous, with a strong focus on technical excellence and safety.
  • International hires may find the relocation process to Spain straightforward, with the company providing support for visas and onboarding.
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