Industrial Permitting Consultant - UK/EU Regulator Liaison

ERM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking an Industrial Permitting Consultant to join our expanding permitting team. Location is flexible for the right candidate, with focus on UK environmental regimes and regulatory strategies for data centre clients.

You will work with regulators to deliver projects, develop client proposals, and build networks across Northern Europe, contributing to cross-border opportunities. Degree in a relevant discipline and consulting or regulatory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant science or environmental discipline.
• Experience in consulting, regulatory sector or industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of UK Environmental Permitting/Pollution Prevention Control regimes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support technical delivery of industrial environmental permitting projects.
• Have working knowledge of environmental impact assessment disciplines as relevant to permitting.
• Develop client proposals and build client relationships as well as developing internal and external networks.
• Ensure client satisfaction through project communication and engagement.
• Demonstrate knowledge of working with environmental regulators to seek favourable client outcomes.
• Support and propose client positions underpinned by precedent or impact assessment.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory engagement

Impact assessment

Client relations

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

ETS knowledge

Education

Degree in a relevant science/environmental discipline

Job description

ERM is seeking an Industrial Permitting Consultant to join our expanding permitting team. Location is flexible for the right candidate, with focus on UK environmental regimes and regulatory strategies for data centre clients.

You will work with regulators to deliver projects, develop client proposals, and build networks across Northern Europe, contributing to cross-border opportunities. Degree in a relevant discipline and consulting or regulatory experience are preferred.