Principal Environmental Permitting & Compliance Lead (UK Hybrid)

Stantec; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Professional subscriptions

Job summary

Stantec is growing its Environmental Permitting and Compliance team in the UK, seeking a Principal Consultant to lead complex EPR projects across water, energy, and industrial sectors. The role offers hybrid working with a mix of in-office and home working, and travel to UK offices is expected for client meetings and site visits.

You will guide clients through permitting strategies and coordination, drive environmental due diligence, EMS development, and ongoing compliance support, while

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 ongoing professional development.
• Experience with Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) in England and Wales and equivalents in Scotland/Northern Ireland.
• Experience across devolved nations and regulatory regimes.
• Experience in Environmental Management Systems (EMS) development and ongoing compliance support.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience with environmental due diligence, ASTM Phase 1 standards, and other protocols.
• Experience in UK Water industry or EPR regulated activities is preferable.
• Willingness to travel between Stantec’s UK offices for meetings, site visits, and events.
• No visa sponsorship; must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead on guiding clients through the EPR consenting process.
• Coordinate environmental permit applications and compliance activities.
• Build and mentor a workstream and grow client relationships across disciplines.
• Collaborate with regulatory, planning, and technical teams to deliver complex projects.
• Travel between UK offices for meetings, site visits, and industry events.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelors in environmental science/engineering

Job description

Stantec is growing its Environmental Permitting and Compliance team in the UK, seeking a Principal Consultant to lead complex EPR projects across water, energy, and industrial sectors. The role offers hybrid working with a mix of in-office and home working, and travel to UK offices is expected for client meetings and site visits.

You will guide clients through permitting strategies and coordination, drive environmental due diligence, EMS development, and ongoing compliance support, while