Specialist Sustainability & Permitting

Specialist Sustainability & Permitting

Location: Papendrecht / Office

• Support, coordinate, and monitor environmental permitting and compliance processes in accordance with Dutch legislation, including:
• Environmental Management Act (Wet milieubeheer)
• Environmental Licensing (Omgevingsvergunning)
• Environment and Planning Act (Omgevingswet)
• Nature Conservation Act (Wet natuurbescherming)
• Water Act (Waterwet) and coordination with Water Authorities (Waterschappen)
• Actively follow-up local developments that could influence the business continuity.
• Coordinate quarry restoration projects.
• Contribute to the administration and management of land, permits, and operational assets.
• Implement corporate sustainability policies, standards, and strategies at site and regional level.
• Engage proactively with municipalities, provinces, environmental authorities, NGOs, landowners, and local communities.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving Sibelco’s environmental performance and public perception.
• Contribute to global sustainability programs, KPIs, and reporting requirements in collaboration with the global Sustainability Team.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental management, environmental science, geography, mining, spatial planning, environmental law, or a related field.
• Initial professional experience in environmental permitting, or environmental compliance.
• Strong interest in developing expertise in Dutch environmental law, nature conservation, spatial planning, and permitting procedures.
• Basic knowledge of GIS tools and sustainability or environmental reporting systems is an advantage.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Structured, analytical, and well‑organised working style.
• High level of commitment, flexibility, teamwork, and willingness to travel within the Netherlands if required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Permanent

We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.