FEL261028P5A1: Permits Officer Service offshore | Brussels | 40% Remote

Project overview

Project: Permits Officer Service offshore (Large Projects, Elia Transmission Belgium)

Responsibilities

• Follow up the maritime and environmental regulatory framework; prepare, submit and obtain permit applications (environmental permits, cable permits, domain concessions)
• Supervise environmental and route studies carried out by independent consultants and align findings with the authorities
• Organise regulatory and administrative interfaces, ensure compliance with permit conditions and translate decisions into project requirements
• Prepare summary reports for internal committees and authorities on compliance, permit changes and environmental incidents
• Negotiate crossing and proximity agreements with other North Sea operators; coordinate UXO campaigns and sediment monitoring
• Manage Nature Inclusive Design for MOG2 with contractors, environmental experts and authorities; represent Elia in marine spatial planning working groups

Requirements

Non-EU candidates must hold a work permit and a valid residence permit for Belgium.

• Master degree with strong knowledge and experience of the environmental aspects of the offshore sector
• Works well in a team in a fast-changing context; diplomatic approach to stakeholders, good networker and bridge builder
• Analytical, accurate and results-oriented; takes ownership; enthusiastic and driven
• Excellent command of Dutch and English

Project details

Brussels, Belgium (Elia office, Monnoyerkaai 3), Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite, 40% remote

09.11.2026, duration until 31.12.2027 (approx. 14 months), full-time, Monday to Friday

As Offshore Permit Officer you steer and follow up the maritime and environmental permits for offshore projects, including the Prinses Elisabeth Island (MOG2) and the Nautilus interconnector with the United Kingdom.

• Start: date 11/2026
• Duration: 14 months
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Brüssel, Belgium, BE