EHS Compliance and Permitting SupervisorRef #P1009895Employment TypePermanentDepartmentEnvironmental Health and SafetySpecialistDateThursday, October 8, 2026AESC Office LocationDescription & RequirementsJob DescriptionCompany OverviewAESC is a integral leader in lithium‑ion and LFP battery technology, with a fast‑growing footprint across Japan, the UK, France, China, and the USA. It is now expanding in Spain with a €1‑billion gigafactory in Extremadura that will create up to 900 direct jobs in phase one. The Spanish facility is designed as the first net‑zero industrial park gigafactory in the country, in line with AESC's mission to pioneer sustainable battery manufacturing.
Role PurposeAre you an environmental professional who enjoys taking a new plant from paper to start‑up? As Compliance and Permitting Supervisor, you will own the environmental and industrial permits of AESC's new battery gigafactory in Navalmoral de la Mata, from the final construction stage, through commissioning, to the start of production. This is a role focused on permitting and the environment: environmental authorisation, water, emissions, waste and environmental reporting, together with the plant's EHS legal compliance and ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 management system.
Reporting to the EHS Head of Spain, you will be the day‑to‑day technical contact for the Junta de Extremadura and the local authorities, work closely with Construction, Engineering, Production, Corporate EHS in China and external consultants, and lead a small team of 2–3 people as the plant grows.

Key Responsibilities
Permits & authoritiesOwn the plant's permit register and roadmap: prepare, submit, track and renew all required authorisations (environmental authorisation, water use and wastewater discharge, atmospheric emissions, waste, industrial registration and start‑up,



fire protection, municipal activity licence).
Coordinate the technical documentation for each permit with Engineering, Construction, equipment suppliers and consultants, and make sure the installations match the permit conditions.
Act as the main technical contact for the Junta de Extremadura, the river basin authority, the Navalmoral de la Mata municipality and fire services, and manage meetings, inspections, information requests and deadlines.
Plan and follow up inspections by accredited bodies (OCA/ECA) and close out findings on time.
Ensure compliance with the environmental authorisation and the environmental monitoring programme (emissions, wastewater, noise, soil and groundwater).
Manage the waste framework: producer registrations, authorised waste managers, records and annual reports.
Prepare environmental declarations and reports (e.g. PRTR) and support the plant's net‑zero and carbon footprint objectives.
Legal compliance, management system & teamBuild and maintain the EHS legal register and the compliance calendar, and report compliance status to the EHS Head of Spain and Corporate EHS.
Set up and run the EHS management system aligned with ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and AESC Corporate standards, including internal and certification audits.
Support occupational health & safety compliance (prevention plan, coordination of contractors, Self-Protection Plan) together with the EHS team and the external prevention service.




Build and lead a small compliance and permitting team as the plant grows.
Led by a diverse and experienced management team, AESC employs more than 14,000 professionals worldwide. The company combines state‑of‑the‑art technology, Japanese craftsmanship and a strong track record in safety to deliver advanced battery solutions. AESC offers a comprehensive portfolio across various cathode chemistries and form factors, including LFP, NCM/MCA, and pouch, cylindrical and prismatic cell formats.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Requirements / Required skillsEnvironment, Health, and SafetyEnvironmental EngineeringEnvironmental Impact AssessmentsHazard and Operability StudyISO 14001ISO StandardsQuality, Health, Safety, and EnvironmentEnvironmental Impact Reduction In Footwear ManufacturingEnvironmental Compliance AssessmentWhat we are looking forUniversity degree. A degree in Environmental Sciences or Environmental Engineering is the best fit; other engineering degrees, chemistry or related fields are also considered.
At least 8 years of experience in EHS / environmental compliance, including at least 3 years in industrial environments (in‑house, or in engineering or consultancy firms working for industrial clients) and at least 3 years managing permits with Spanish authorities.
Proven experience leading the permitting of a new plant, start‑up or major extension (in‑house, engineering or consultancy).
Track record of formal dealings with the Junta de Extremadura and local authorities, and knowledge of Ley 16/2015 de protección ambiental d

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