Principal Environment Management and permitting Consultant

SLR Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking an Associate or Principal Consultant to join their Environment Management team in Manchester. The role involves managing permitting and compliance issues, conducting audits, and supporting business development. With a focus on career development and flexible working arrangements, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainability solutions in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

25 days of annual leave

Company pension

Excellent healthcare

Travel and life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Regulatory or industrial background encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Manage permit applications and conduct audits.
• Develop management systems and maintain client relationships.
• Organize self and junior team members for timely delivery.

Skills

Business development skills

Knowledge of environmental permitting legislation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in environmental or science/engineering-based subject

Professional membership of an appropriate professional institute

Job description

Due to continued growth, SLR has an exciting opportunity for an Associate or Principal grade Consultant to join its thriving Environment Management, Permitting and Compliance (EMPC) team. The successful candidate will be involved in all manner of permitting and compliance related issues, from permit applications, variations and surrenders to conducting compliance audits and providing management system support.

The UK-based team of 26 consultants provides regulatory compliance and environmental management services to support the waste, industry, power, and energy sectors with their complex environmental legislative obligations. The services and sectors within which the team operate are key areas of growth for the business. The team currently has a mainly UK client base; however, this is likely to expand into mainland Europe in the near future. As SLR is a global business, opportunities to work with colleagues from across the globe are a reality.

The successful candidate will be mentored to be the best they can be, with significant potential for career development and enhancement based upon performance.

The Role:

The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the EMPC team's workload, including but not limited to:

1. Managing permit applications, undertaking audits, and developing management systems.
2. Building professional knowledge by keeping up to date with trends and best practices in environmental permitting.
3. Using business development skills to win work and develop new clients.
4. Organising self and junior team members to be on time and deliver work as agreed.
5. Maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
6. Understanding the importance of client relationships and building rapport with clients.
7. Acting in a way that aligns with and supports others in accordance with SLR's 'One Team 5Bs - Be Safe, Belong, Be Yourself, Be Trusted, Be Successful.'

SLR offers flexible and hybrid working practices. The location is ideally either Manchester or Bristol, but is flexible.

About us

SLR is a global leader in Sustainability Solutions, helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions in more than 125 countries. Our 'one team' culture is central to our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension, excellent healthcare, travel and life insurance, and a structured career framework with regular reviews and opportunities for progression. Our benefits also include 25 days of annual leave, flexible bank holidays, and flexible, agile, and hybrid working arrangements to help balance professional and home life.

What you will need

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role. Candidates with a regulatory or industrial background are also encouraged to apply. You will have:

• Good working knowledge of environmental permitting legislation and guidance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Proven business development skills.
• A degree in an environmental or science/engineering-based subject.
• Professional membership of an appropriate professional institute.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those from groups currently underrepresented at SLR, such as 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, women, and people with disabilities, including neurodivergent individuals. If you require any special adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform us. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, all applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements will be guaranteed an interview.