Airswift is currently recruiting for an Environmental Coordinator on behalf of a leading energy infrastructure company based in Brussels.

The successful candidate will provide expert support and advice on environmental compliance, permitting, and legislation, with a strong focus on soil and groundwater regulations.

Position: Environmental Coordinator (Consultant)

Location: Brussels (Etterbeek), Belgium

Work schedule: Part-time (between 90-120 days)

Scope of the assignment: Advise and support the Environmental Department

Start date: 01/08/2025 End date: 30/06/2026

Responsibilities:

Provide advice in accordance with legislation and permits to answer posed questions. Review of soil investigations, groundwater analyses, dewatering reports, and formulate relevant measures and actions. Support in drafting environmental permit applications and synthesizing environmental permits. Assess compliance with legal requirements and permit conditions and provide guidance where necessary. Register and critically interpret analysis/measurement results and provide advice for improvements. Follow up on environmental studies prepared by external experts within the context of projects or the renewal/modification of environmental permits: Critically review studies (including Environmental Impact Reports); Ensure consistency between studies and other documents; Assess feasibility and consistency of proposed mitigation measures. Monitor and screen environmental legislation (EU, Flanders, Brussels-Capital Region, and Wallonia) and identify and explain potential impacts Estimate changing legislation Inform/advise the Environmental Department and other involved parties so that timely actions can be taken; Develop proposals for solutions. Attend ad-hoc consultation meetings (on-site, or with external parties).

Profile:

Master’s degree in Bio-engineering, Industrial Sciences, or equivalent through experience Holder of an Environmental Coordinator certificate Good knowledge of the legal framework related to soil and groundwater Driver’s license (Category B)

Language proficiency:

Dutch: fluent French: good knowledge English: good knowledge

Skills:

Ability to work independently Critical thinking Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)