Permitting Manager

Permitting Manager – Hydrogen Project (Norway)

We are assembling a team of experts to support our client in the delivery of a hydrogen project in Norway. As part of this team, we are looking for a Permitting Manager to take ownership of the full regulatory approvals process.

This is a hands-on role embedded within the project team. You'll be directly responsible for ensuring that every permit, consent, and regulatory approval lands on time and never becomes a bottleneck to construction or commissioning.

What You'll Do

• Map out the complete permitting roadmap across all relevant Norwegian and EU regulatory frameworks
• Lead applications and engagement with key authorities including DSB, Miljødirektoratet, Statsforvalteren, and local municipalities
• Align the permitting schedule with the overall project programme so that approvals are secured ahead of critical-path milestones
• Coordinate with engineering, HSE, environmental, and legal teams to prepare robust, submission-ready documentation
• Manage public consultation and stakeholder engagement processes where required
• Identify and resolve regulatory risks early — before they affect cost, schedule, or quality
• Act as the primary point of contact between the project and all regulatory bodies

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing permitting and regulatory approvals on large-scale industrial or capital projects
• Strong working knowledge of Norwegian regulatory frameworks (Plan- og bygningsloven, Forurensningsloven, Brann- og eksplosjonsvernloven, Storulykkeforskriften, or similar)
• Background in chemical, petrochemical, refinery, process, LNG, ammonia, hydrogen, or similar industrial environments
• EPCM project experience preferred; EPC experience also relevant
• Demonstrated ability to protect project schedule by proactively managing the approvals timeline
• Track record of engaging effectively with Norwegian authorities
• Commercial awareness — delayed permits cost money and erode project value
• Independent, proactive, and comfortable challenging assumptions when needed

What Sets This Role Apart

This is not a compliance-box-ticking exercise. We are looking for someone who actively creates value — protecting the programme, preventing rework downstream, and ensuring regulatory approvals support rather than constrain project delivery.

You'll work as a trusted extension of the client's team, with the independence to challenge and the pragmatism to keep things moving.

How to Apply

• Send your CV and a brief note on your relevant permitting experience as soon as possible.