Principal Environmental Permitting & Compliance - Hybrid

Stantec; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Hybrid working

Travel between UK offices

Job summary

Stantec is expanding its UK Environmental Permitting and Compliance team and seeking a Principal Consultant. This hybrid role will base in UK offices, guiding clients through EPR processes across water, energy and industry sectors.

You will lead permitting strategies, coordinate applications, and drive compliance programs while mentoring colleagues. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, Chartered status, and deep knowledge of UK/EU environmental regulation, EMS, and due diligence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental/earth science, environmental management or engineering discipline.
• Chartered membership with a relevant professional body or working towards it.
• Experience with Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) and related regulatory frameworks (IED, MCPD, Energy from Waste).
• Experience across devolved nations and regulatory regimes; EMS development and ongoing compliance support.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification (desirable).
• Experience with environmental due diligence and ASTM Phase 1 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead on guiding clients through permitting and compliance processes under EPR.
• Coordinate permit applications and stakeholder liaison across sectors.
• Develop permitting strategy and compliance programs for multiple projects.
• Mentor staff and build strong client relationships.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree environmental/earth science or engineering

Chartered membership with a relevant professional body

Job description

Stantec is expanding its UK Environmental Permitting and Compliance team and seeking a Principal Consultant. This hybrid role will base in UK offices, guiding clients through EPR processes across water, energy and industry sectors.

You will lead permitting strategies, coordinate applications, and drive compliance programs while mentoring colleagues. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree, Chartered status, and deep knowledge of UK/EU environmental regulation, EMS, and due diligence.