Project Specialist, Licensing Lisboa

Project Specialist, Licensing
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Sonae Sierra
is an international real estate company dedicated to delivering solutions to meet our client's ambitions. We develop, manage and invest in sustainable retail assets and provide services for clients in geographies as diverse as Europe, South America, North Africa and Asia, while creating shared value for our business and society.

We work with enthusiasm, perseverance and boldness in an
- changing environment. In our learning culture you will find multiple opportunities to develop yourself. Join us in shaping the future of real estate.

We are currently looking for a new member for the
Licensing & Urban Planning
team to join us in the position of
Project Specialist, Licensing & Urban Planningitle
.

Working Place: Sonae Sierra's Central Offices in Lisbon

This role is primarily responsible for the management and monitoring of licensing processes related to real estate development projects. The position ensures the timely delivery of approvals, strict application of urban planning rules and parameters, and effective coordination with design teams, internal stakeholders, clients, and public authorities (such as municipalities). The specialist plays a key role in guaranteeing compliance with requirements, producing the necessary reports, and supporting the smooth progression of projects.

Requirements:

• Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning or Law;
• 3–5 years of professional experience in urbanistic matters, preferably within the real estate development and management industry;
• Solid knowledge of licensing procedures and urban planning regulations;
• Strong analytical and
  - solving skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment;
• Fluency in Portuguese and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage licensing processes, ensuring deadlines are met and all urban planning parameters and regulations are correctly applied;
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and other project designers to align project documentation with licensing requirements;
• Interact with internal teams, external clients, and public entities (e. g. municipalities) to facilitate approvals and resolve issues;
• Provide technical advice on licensing and urbanistic matters related to real estate development and management projects;
• Draft, review, and negotiate documents, descriptive memories and agreements related to licensing and urbanistic matters;
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as internal policies and procedures;
• Prepare and deliver reports necessary to monitor the progress of licensing processes and projects;
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective project development and management.

At Sonae Sierra, we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We believe that every individual deserves to be treated with respect, regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities with us, and we strive to ensure that our recruitment process is fair and transparent.

If this sounds like the kind of challenge you would enjoy, we'd love to hear from you