Permitting and Environmental & Social Manager, Sweden for Hydro Rein

Are you keen on making an impact on how renewable energy projects are developed, while safeguarding nature?
 
We are now looking to hire a committed professional to navigate the permitting process and lead the integration of sustainability into our renewable energy projects in Sweden. You will drive environmental and social (E&S) risk management, biodiversity protection, and stakeholder engagement to help shape a greener future

 

We offer

• An opportunity to make a significant impact in the development of renewable power in Sweden.
• An international and dynamic work environment in an ambitious “start-up” setting with the necessary support and financial back-up to succeed.
• A high degree of responsibility to develop your career through professional and personal development.

 

Be a part of a business for the future and join us on an exciting journey!

 

About the job and your team
In this role, your overall responsibilities will include a range of tasks

• Implement our sustainability strategy: Support the rollout of Rein’s 2030 sustainability goals, develop and update procedures and initiatives, and promote a strong sustainability culture across teams and projects.
• Lead E&S in Swedish projects: Oversee E&S impact and risk assessments, permitting processes, and stakeholder engagement to ensure regulatory compliance and project alignment with sustainability targets.
• Review and advise on permitting processes: Ensure that our projects adhere to the Swedish permitting processes and comply with Swedish regulations.
• Support M&A activities: Conduct E&S due diligence for acquisitions, ensuring risks are identified and managed in line with Rein’s standards.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Act as a subject matter expert, contributing with E&S expertise across global business units and supporting project development and operations.

You will be joining the European unit of Hydro Rein, a fast moving and pioneering team of currently 15 people. You will report to Head of Project Development Europe – located in Norway – and collaborate closely with Head of Sustainability located in Brazil, colleagues, business partners, and consultants

 

Who are you

• You are project oriented, with a solution-driven mindset.
• You are triggered by delivering results and meeting customer expectations, setting high standards while achieving set goals.
• We believe you are at your best when you work with people in a collaborative setting, which is very much the case in Hydro Rein.
• As we are a growing company in a developing industry, we also think that you adapt and respond well to change, being open to new ideas and showing sensitivity to different cultures.

 

Your qualifications and skill

• 5+ years' experience integrating E&S considerations into renewable energy or infrastructure projects in Sweden.
• Proven track record in permitting processes and E&S regulations in Sweden.
• Skilled in environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) and E&S risk assessment and mitigation for solar and onshore wind projects, or similar infrastructure projects.
• Competence in biodiversity and E&S governance.
• Extensive experience working closely with and engaging in dialogue with stakeholders.
• Proficient in GIS/ArcGIS.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental sciences, engineering, management, forestry, law, biology, or related fields.
• Familiarity with Swedish and EU regulations, directives, and international standards (e.g. IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles) is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish, or any other Scandinavian language. 

 

Additional information
The location of this role is in Sweden – preferably Stockholm, Gothenburg, or Luleå areas, where our current Hydro Rein teams in Sweden are based – alternatively Oslo, Norway. 
 
Do you not meet every single requirement? At Rein we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
 
Please enclose a cover letter and copies of relevant academic transcripts, diplomas, certificates etc. Only applications received through our online system will be considered, not via e-mail. As part of our recruitment process, we use Semac for background checks

 

 

Apply before: Sunday 07/09/2025 at midnight, CEST

 

If you have any questions, please contact: 

 

Hiring manager:
Linn Silje Undem,Head of Project Development, Europe
(Norway +47) 48286856 

 

Recruiter:
Astrid Skogen
(Norway +47) 98006451