Director departamento infraestructura

We are looking for a Director of the Infrastructure Department (Renewable Energy) with 20 years of experience with deep expertise in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for infrastructure and renewable energy projects. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams, developing business strategies, conducting commercial activities, and liaising with public administrations with environmental competencies.

About us:

MAI Group is a multinational consulting firm focused on sustainable energy and water, headquartered in Madrid (Spain) with more than 25 years' experience in more than 145 countries in five continents.

MAI Group provides full cycle services and solutions in the areas of Management Consulting, Energy, Water & Environment. MAI Group comprises professionals and experts that empathise with clients' targets and follow MAI's main values:

We are independent, which allows us to be unique, brave and determined.

We have the necessary experience to produce excellent outputs that help our clients reach their objectives with state-of-the-art solutions.

We are strongly committed with the vision of an ethical and social sustainable world which provides our work with a deeply human and optimistic approach.

If you are looking for an international environment with room to explore, grow and develop yourself as a great professional, this is your opportunity!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the development and execution of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) for large-scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
• Design and implement business development strategies, including identifying new business opportunities and conducting commercial negotiations.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, especially public administrations at national and regional levels, in matters of environmental permitting and compliance.
• Oversee and coordinate the processing of various environmental permits (EIA, SEA, Integrated Environmental Authorization, water permits, forestry permits, land-use planning, etc.).
• Ensure regulatory compliance with national and European environmental legislation, particularly EU Directives related to EIA.
• Manage environmental monitoring programs during both construction and operational phases of projects.
• Lead the technical and financial management of a portfolio of 40+ projects simultaneously, ensuring quality, deadlines, and budget control.
• Actively participate in the preparation and delivery of technical presentations, workshops, round tables, and conferences.
• Contribute to or lead ecological restoration and habitat improvement projects.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• University degree in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Forestry Engineering, or related fields.
• Postgraduate studies in Environmental Management highly valued; MBA or equivalent business-related education is a strong asset.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in environmental consulting, with demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary teams in EIA.
• Deep knowledge of environmental regulatory frameworks in Spain and the European Union.
• Proven experience in environmental permitting procedures and navigating public administrative processes.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple high-complexity projects simultaneously.
• Commercial acumen and experience in client-facing roles and business strategy development.
• Extensive experience working with public authorities (territorial services, general environmental directorates, etc.).
• Familiarity with infrastructure project typologies (renewable energy, linear infrastructure) and associated environmental impacts.
• Technical knowledge in ecological restoration, habitat management, zoology, botany, and/or ethology is a plus.
• Academic research experience and contributions to environmental knowledge dissemination (e.g., conferences, publications, technical talks) are desirable.
• Fluent in Spanish; professional proficiency in English is a strong advantage.

Your benefits:

• Competitive Salary.
• Indefinite contract in Madrid (Spain).
• Hybrid working mode (50%/50%).
• Become a part of a highly qualified team of professionals.
• Specialized training and continuous international professional development.
• Flexible compensation plan.