Your new company
An established, independent environmental consultancy with over 40 years' experience advising public and private sector organisations across the UK. They provide high quality, practical and cost-effective solutions to complex environmental challenges, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and environmental protection.Operating through a multidisciplinary team of specialists, the business delivers a wide range of services including environmental permitting, planning and environmental impact assessment, waste and mineral development, contaminated land, geotechnical engineering and water management.The organisation is recognised for its technical expertise, commercial awareness and commitment to quality, supporting clients in navigating evolving legislation and delivering robust, sustainable outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects.
Your new role
As a Principal Consultant (or Senior with a view to Principal Levle) within Environmental Permitting, you will take a lead technical and commercial role, driving high-quality outputs across multidisciplinary projects.
Main duties include…
- Deliver technical expertise in environmental permitting across a range of projects
- Lead and manage permit applications, risk assessments, and regulatory submissions
- Oversee environmental projects, ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality standards
- Support and mentor junior team members, providing technical guidance and review
- Interpret environmental monitoring data and produce clear, accurate reports
- Liaise with clients, regulators (e.g. Environment Agency), and other stakeholders
- Advise clients on environmental legislation and compliance requirements
- Manage site based activities including inspections and environmental monitoring
- Contribute to multidisciplinary project work and complex environmental assessments
- Support business development, proposals, and client relationship management
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience in Environmental Permitting and regulatory frameworks
- Strong knowledge of Environmental Permitting Regulations, PPC, and Waste Management Licensing
- Experience within waste management and/or industrial sectors (e.g. landfill, treatment, recovery, hazardous waste)
- Ability to prepare and review permit applications, risk assessments, and technical reports
- Experience interpreting environmental monitoring data
- Strong project management skills, including delivering to time and budget
- Experience liaising with regulators (e.g. Environment Agency), clients, and stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to mentor or support junior team members (Senior/Principal level)
- Relevant degree in an environmental or scientific discipline
- Professional membership (e.g. CIWM) desirable
- Full UK driving licence
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary: £40,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
- Company pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Hybrid / flexible working options
- Ongoing training and professional development support
- Support towards chartership and professional memberships (e.g. CIWM)
- Opportunity to work on complex, high profile environmental projects
- Exposure to a wide range of waste management and permitting projects
- Clear career progression within an established consultancy
- Collaborative, specialist team environment
- Mileage / travel expenses for site work
- Employee wellbeing support and development-focused culture
What you need to do now
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