Environmental Consents & Licensing Lead (Flexible, Scotland)

ERM: Environmental Resources Management; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced environmental professional for a flexible engagement role. Responsibilities include leading environmental compliance, managing consultancy contracts, and conducting site inspections. Candidates should possess strong project management and stakeholder management skills with a degree in Environmental Studies. This role offers immediate impact on high-profile infrastructure projects and involves cooperative work with various stakeholders and contractors.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience including consultant oversight, cost control, and risk management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to represent client interests and negotiate effectively.
• Membership of a professional environmental body is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead on consents and licensing for environmental projects.
• Monitor compliance to ensure statutory obligations are met.
• Manage consultancy contracts for environmental support services.
• Build strong relationships with consenting bodies for project support.
• Conduct scheduled site inspections and audits.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management skills

Construction site experience

Knowledge of ecology

Knowledge of hydrology

Knowledge of peat management

Understanding of planning process

Education

Degree in Environmental Studies

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced environmental professional for a flexible engagement role. Responsibilities include leading environmental compliance, managing consultancy contracts, and conducting site inspections. Candidates should possess strong project management and stakeholder management skills with a degree in Environmental Studies. This role offers immediate impact on high-profile infrastructure projects and involves cooperative work with various stakeholders and contractors.