Principal Environmental Permitting & Compliance Consultant

Stantec; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead clients through the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) process in the UK. The role is based in any UK office with hybrid working allowing a mix of in-office and home working, and involves advising across water, energy, waste, resources, minerals, infrastructure and development sectors.

You will guide feasibility, due diligence, permitting strategy, stakeholder liaison, permit applications and ongoing compliance, auditing and surrender

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant environmental/earth science, environmental management, or engineering field.
• Chartered membership with a relevant professional body and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Industrial Environmental Permitting and related regulations (IED, MCPD, Energy from Waste, etc.).
• Environmental consenting for multidisciplinary projects and EPR interactions.
• Experience across devolved nations and regulatory regimes.
• Preparation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) with operations teams.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead clients through the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) process across UK regions.
• Provide strategic environmental permitting advice and coordinating applications and compliance.
• Develop permitting strategies and coordinate stakeholder liaison for multiple projects.
• Travel between Stantec offices and client sites for meetings and site visits.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Earth Science or Engineering

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead clients through the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) process in the UK. The role is based in any UK office with hybrid working allowing a mix of in-office and home working, and involves advising across water, energy, waste, resources, minerals, infrastructure and development sectors.

You will guide feasibility, due diligence, permitting strategy, stakeholder liaison, permit applications and ongoing compliance, auditing and surrender