Environmental Permitting Manager - Hybrid / Remote

ZipRecruiter; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent environmental company is seeking a Permitting Development Manager to lead environmental permit applications and compliance for soil and waste treatment activities. With a salary up to £55,000 and benefits including a £6,300 car allowance, this permanent role promotes a hybrid working model with flexibility across the UK. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and strong communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and regulators.

Benefits

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Private healthcare (after probation)

Pension scheme - 4% employee / 6% employer contributions

Life assurance - 4x salary

Paid volunteering days

Employee mentoring scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Waste, Remediation, or Contaminated Land.
• In-depth knowledge of UK environmental permitting regulations.
• Member of a professional body (CIWM, IES, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage environmental permit applications.
• Ensure compliance with UK environmental permitting regulations.
• Liaise with consultants and regulators.

Skills

Waste management

Contaminated land remediation

UK environmental permitting

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Permitting Development Manager - Remediation | Contaminated Land | Waste
Location: Reading, Cardiff, or Warrington (hybrid with UK travel)
Salary: Up to £55,000 + £6,300 car allowance + benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

About the Company

We are partnered with a leading remediation and brownfield enabling works contractor, who have been delivering complex environmental projects across the UK for over 30 years. Operating as part of a wider international engineering group, they’re recognised for technical innovation, sustainability, and safety-first culture. With operations across soil treatment facilities and brownfield regeneration, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that continues to grow while investing in its people.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £55,000 (DOE)
• £6,300 car allowance
• 25 days holiday (rising with service up to 28)
• Private healthcare (after probation)
• Pension scheme - 4% employee / 6% employer contributions
• Life assurance - 4x salary
• Paid volunteering days
• Employee mentoring scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working with flexibility

The Role

As a Permitting Development Manager, you’ll be at the heart of developing and delivering operational and regulatory processes that support land protection and improvement. Working closely with operational teams, you’ll provide technical advice and ensure all environmental permitting requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage environmental permit applications and variations for soil and waste treatment activities
• Ensure compliance with UK environmental permitting regulations and internal standards
• Liaise with consultants, regulators, and internal teams to support permitting delivery
• Produce reports and documentation to support operational decision-making
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective action where required
• Maintain accurate records and ensure information is accessible across the team
• Conduct internal compliance audits and share actionable feedback

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Waste, Remediation, or Contaminated Land
• In-depth knowledge of UK environmental permitting regulations (essential)
• Ideally a member of a professional body (CIWM, IES, etc.)
• Strong communicator with the ability to liaise with regulators and stakeholders
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Flexible and collaborative approach to working across departments
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now. Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more details.