Permitting Specialist

Your contribution to Prysmian's Success:

We are looking for a Permitting Specialist to join our office in Milan HQ

The Project Permitting Specialist supports the Environmental and Permit Manager in cooperation with project teams, Operational Excellence Director and relevant involved Functions in the coordination and continuous improvement of permitting activities across projects, tenders, sites and vessels.

The role has a strong Company and transversal focus, aimed at consolidating information, identifying synergies, promoting consistent practices and contributing to the improvement of Company processes rather than acting as the primary owner of individual permit applications.

In this role, the successful candidate will support the development of a structured, consistent and efficient permitting approach across the Company. Key responsibilities include:

• Support the collection, consolidation and analysis of permitting requirements across projects, tenders, sites and vessels, identifying recurring topics, common constraints and opportunities for alignment.

• Contribute to the development, update and harmonization of permitting procedures, tools, trackers, templates and reporting systems to improve consistency and efficiency across the Company.

• Support the Environmental and Permit Manager, Project Directors and relevant Functions in monitoring permitting status across multiple projects and in identifying critical issues, trends, lessons learned and areas for process improvement.

• Maintain centralized, non-project-specific permitting registers and structured records, ensuring traceability of key information and obligations.

• Liaise with project teams, internal functions and external consultants to collect inputs, compare approaches and promote the adoption of common permitting practices where appropriate.

• Support the internal dissemination of permitting requirements, key constraints and lessons learned to improve awareness, coordination and planning across projects.

• Identify synergies among projects, phases and geographies to streamline workflows, reduce duplication and strengthen the overall permitting approach.

• Provide structured permitting inputs, background information and historical references to support tendering and project teams.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to permitting governance, cross-functional interfaces and company processes.

You are the right fit if you have/are:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Engineering or a related field.

• 5–10 years of experience in permitting management, environmental management or a related role, preferably within the EPC sector and onshore/offshore project environments.

• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to work across multiple projects and stakeholders.

• Solid understanding of environmental regulations, permitting processes and applicable standards, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical and consistent internal approaches.

• Experience working in a corporate, multi-project environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams, consultants and external stakeholders.

• A structured and improvement-oriented mindset, with the ability to identify synergies, recurring issues and opportunities to enhance company processes.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining close alignment with the Permitting Manager and the wider organization.

• Excellent command of English language.

• Availability to travel up to 10–20% of working time.

What we offer

• Type of contract: Permanent full time

• Location: Milan, Hybrid

• Applicable Collective Agreement: CCNL Gomma, Plastica, Cavi elettrici e affini.

• Job Level/Category: In line with the applicable collective agreement. 

• Gross annual salary no less than: € 34.000

• The position is eligible for an individual or collective variable incentive based on the achievement of predetermined performance objectives.

Benefit:

• Health insurance

• Meal vouchers

• Transport or Parking facilitation

• Remote work flexibility

Our selection process:

Application, 2) HR interview, 3) Hiring Manager interviews and 4) Online assessment (30min) if applicable.

Prysmian , as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian's commitments.

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