**Permiting and Regulatory Manager– Nuevo Cobre** * Be part of a team driven by safety and goal achievement. * Great opportunity to continue developing your leadership skills. * Live our values: Care, Courage and Curiosity. * Position based in Copiapó, Chile. **About the Role** Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. This role is responsible for designing and implementing the permitting strategy for the Nuevo Cobre project, covering all phases from study to construction and operations. The Permitting and Regulatory Manager ensures timely acquisition and compliance of all required permits, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental Impact Declarations (DIAs), enabling the project to progress without regulatory delays. This role supports the strategic advancement of one of Rio Tinto’s most critical copper initiatives in Chile, directly influencing project feasibility, stakeholder alignment and operational readiness. It operates across multiple jurisdictions and interfaces with national, regional and local authorities, as well as internal teams and external consultants. **Primary responsibilities & key focus areas** * Develop and execute the permitting roadmap aligned with project milestones and regulatory timelines. * Lead the preparation, submission and follow-up of EIAs, DIAs and sectorial permits, ensuring full compliance with Chilean environmental and mining regulations. * Coordinate with legal, technical and community teams to ensure permit applications reflect project design and stakeholder expectations. * Engage with regulatory bodies such as SEA, SERNAGEOMIN, DGA, CONAF and SEREMIs to facilitate approvals and resolve contingencies. * Monitor regulatory trends and advise on strategic adjustments to mitigate risks and delays. * Provide expert guidance on permitting constraints, land access and mineral rights negotiations. * Support operational readiness by ensuring that all construction and operational permits are available and aligned with project execution plans. * Represent the project in stakeholder engagements and community consultations related to permitting. **What you will bring and what is required to be considered for this role** * University degree in Environmental Engineering, Law, Public Policy or related field (mandatory). * Master's degree or postgraduate specialization in Environmental Management, Regulatory Affairs or Mining Law (desirable). * Minimum 20 years of experience in permitting and regulatory roles for large-scale mining projects in Chile. * Proven track record leading and obtaining approvals for multiple EIAs and DIAs in complex project environments. * In-depth knowledge of Chilean regulatory frameworks, including SEA processes, sectorial permits and issuance of RCAs. * Experience managing permits for infrastructure components such as processing plants, electrical systems, water supply and desalination plants. * Familiarity with environmental evaluation commissions, consolidated reports (ICE) and RCA documentation workflow. * Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate legal, technical and community functions. * Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience interacting with government agencies, Indigenous communities and joint venture partners. * Strategic thinker, high resilience and adaptability in dynamic regulatory environments. * Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English. * Commitment to ethical leadership, sustainability and Rio Tinto’s core values. **English** **Permitting Regulatory Manager – Nuevo Cobre** * Be part of a team driven by safety and goal achievement. * Great opportunity to continue developing your leadership skills. * Live our values: Care, Courage, and Curiosity. * Position based in Santiago or Copiapó, Chile. **About the Role** Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. This role is responsible for designing and implementing the permitting strategy for the Nuevo Cobre project, covering all phases from study to construction and operations. The Permitting and Regulatory Manager ensures timely acquisition and compliance of all required permits, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and Environmental Impact Declarations (DIAs), enabling the project to progress without regulatory delays. The role supports the strategic advancement of one of Rio Tinto’s most critical copper initiatives in Chile, directly influencing project feasibility, stakeholder alignment, and operational readiness. It operates across multiple jurisdictions and interfaces with national, regional, and local authorities, as well as internal teams and external consultants. **Primary responsibilities & key focus areas** * Develop and execute the permitting roadmap aligned with project milestones and regulatory timelines * Lead the preparation, submission, and follow-up of EIAs, DIAs, and sectorial permits, ensuring full compliance with Chilean environmental and mining regulations. * Coordinate with legal, technical, and community teams to ensure permit applications reflect project design and stakeholder expectations . * Engage with regulatory bodies such as SEA, SERNAGEOMIN, DGA, CONAF, and SEREMIs to facilitate approvals and resolve issues. * Monitor regulatory trends and advise on strategic adjustments to mitigate risks and delays. * Provide expert guidance on permitting constraints, land access, and mineral rights negotiations. * Support operational readiness by ensuring all construction and operational permits are in place and aligned with project execution plans . * Represent the project in stakeholder engagements and community consultations related to permitting **What you will bring and require to be considered for this role** * Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Law, Public Policy, or related field (required). * Master’s degree or postgraduate specialization in Environmental Management, Regulatory Affairs, or Mining Law (preferred). * Minimum 20 years of experience in permitting and regulatory roles for large-scale mining projects in Chile. * Proven track record of leading and securing approvals for multiple EIAs and DIAs in complex project environments * Deep understanding of Chilean permitting frameworks, including SEA processes, sectorial permits, and RCA issuance. * Experience managing permitting for infrastructure components such as processing facilities, power systems, water supply, and desalination plants. * Familiarity with environmental evaluation commissions, consolidated reports (ICE), and RCA documentation workflow * Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate across legal, technical, and community functions. * Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience interacting with government agencies, Indigenous communities, and joint venture partner. * Strategic thinker with high resilience and adaptability in dynamic regulatory environments. * Strong communication skills in Spanish and English. * Commitment to ethical leadership, sustainability, and Rio Tinto’s core values **About Rio Tinto** Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities. **Every Voice Matters** At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.