Principal Consultant - Environmental Permitting (UK)

Stantec; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead environmental permitting and compliance work for the UK water, energy, waste, and infrastructure sectors. The role supports feasibility, due diligence, strategy, permit applications, and enforcement of regulatory regimes.

You will guide projects across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, mentoring teams and building client relationships while traveling to client sites and offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental/earth science, environmental management, or engineering discipline.
• Chartered membership with a relevant professional body and commitment to CPD.
• Experience with Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) and industrial permitting.
• Experience across devolved nations and regulatory regimes.
• Preparation of Environmental Management Systems and coordination with operations.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Environmental due diligence including ASTM Phase 1 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead on guiding clients through the consenting process under the EPR regime in England and Wales.
• Coordinate environmental permit applications and compliance activities.
• Provide strategic regulatory advice to support clients across multiple sectors, with focus on the UK Water industry.
• Grow a workstream, mentor staff, and build client relationships.
• Travel between Stantec’s UK offices for meetings and site visits.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in environmental/ear

Chartered membership with a relevant-

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental/earth sciences or related field

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead environmental permitting and compliance work for the UK water, energy, waste, and infrastructure sectors. The role supports feasibility, due diligence, strategy, permit applications, and enforcement of regulatory regimes.

You will guide projects across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, mentoring teams and building client relationships while traveling to client sites and offices.