Principal Environmental Permitting & Compliance Lead — Hybrid UK

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Training & development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Principal Consultant to lead environmental permitting and compliance projects across the UK. Hybrid working allows a mix of in-office and home working, with responsibilities spanning EPR processes, feasibility studies, and permit applications.

You will mentor staff, build a workstream, and strengthen client relationships while navigating devolved regulatory regimes. Travel to client sites and offices is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental/earth science, environmental management, or engineering.
• Chartered membership with a relevant professional body and commitment to CPD.
• Experience with EPR-related regulatory regimes (IED, MCPD, Energy from Waste).
• EMS development and implementation experience with operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead clients through EPR processes and permitting strategy.
• Coordinate feasibility, due diligence, and stakeholder liaison.
• Prepare environmental permit applications and compliance support.
• Mentor staff and grow a workstream within the team.
• Travel to UK offices and client sites as required.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/earth science or engineering

Chartered membership with a professional body

Job description

Stantec seeks a Principal Consultant to lead environmental permitting and compliance projects across the UK. Hybrid working allows a mix of in-office and home working, with responsibilities spanning EPR processes, feasibility studies, and permit applications.

You will mentor staff, build a workstream, and strengthen client relationships while navigating devolved regulatory regimes. Travel to client sites and offices is expected as needed.