Lead Environmental Consultant – Nuclear Permitting

Amentum; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Medical cover + digital GP

Parental leave benefits

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to join the Environmental Management and Permitting team in the UK. You will lead complex environmental projects across nuclear, defence and infrastructure sectors, delivering permit applications, compliance programs and environmental assessments.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will mentor staff, shape regulatory strategies and drive continuous improvement while fostering strong client and regulator relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in highly regulated projects, ideally nuclear.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental permits and compliance.
• Proven leadership, communication and stakeholder management.
• High standards of organisation and professional judgement.
• Degree in an Environmental discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental leadership within project teams and with regulators.
• Lead regulatory compliance efforts including permit roadmaps and strategies.
• Oversee environmental assurance and audits across worksites.
• Manage environmental permits for discharges and waste.
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to business growth.

Skills

Environmental consultancy

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

UK environmental permits

Education

Degree in Environmental discipline

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to join the Environmental Management and Permitting team in the UK. You will lead complex environmental projects across nuclear, defence and infrastructure sectors, delivering permit applications, compliance programs and environmental assessments.

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will mentor staff, shape regulatory strategies and drive continuous improvement while fostering strong client and regulator relationships.