Environmental Permitting Manager

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Permitting Manager to join their dynamic team in the East Midlands. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects related to permits and licenses for land, air, and water, contributing to sustainable building practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management and communication skills, along with a relevant environmental degree. The company promotes a collaborative work environment and offers extensive career development opportunities, making it a perfect place for ambitious professionals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Helpline

Access to Discounts on Retailers

Training and Development Opportunities

Participation in Employee Communities

Qualifications

• Experience managing permit applications with the Environment Agency.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and permitting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on permits and licenses for operations.
• Manage a variety of permit applications and compliance issues.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Self-Motivation

Collaboration Skills

Education

Relevant Degree in Environmental or Science-related Field

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

At Tarmac,

‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.

We are currently looking for a Environmental Permitting Manager to join our friendly team based in the East Midlands.

The successful candidate will be based in Quorn, Leicestershire, however, you will have the opportunity to work remotely.

As the Environmental Permitting Manager, you will work in a small friendly team within the Land and Natural Resources (L&NR) function supporting the business on a diverse range of projects to obtain permits and licences for land, air, and water for our quarries, concrete, asphalt, and block plants.

On a day-to-day basis, your responsibilities will include:

1. Providing technical advice on permits and licences required for new and existing operations in collaboration with the Operational, Strategic Planning, and Circularity teams.
2. Managing and delivering a wide variety of permits and licences applications.
3. Identifying changes to regulations and guidance that require new permits or impact existing permits, and advising the business on actions to ensure compliance.
4. Providing expert advice relating to technical issues concerning permit conditions or environmental legislation.
5. Building and managing relationships with regulators.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have:

1. Good communication skills.
2. Self-motivation and initiative.
3. Strong project management skills.
4. Strong collaboration skills.
5. A relevant degree in an environmental or science-related field.

Practical experience in:

1. Managing permit applications and liaising with the Environment Agency and other regulators.
2. Knowledge of environmental legislation, including the Environmental Permitting Regulations, guidance, practices, and procedures.
3. Experience in the minerals, waste, or water sectors.

Why work with us:

In addition to the role of Environmental Permitting Manager, we offer extensive career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Participation in our Employee Communities, including REACH (Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause).
• Training and development opportunities.