Principal Environmental Permitting & Compliance Leader

Stantec; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Stantec is expanding its Environmental Permitting and Compliance team in the UK. As Principal Consultant, you will lead on EPR consenting and regulatory strategy for projects across water, energy, waste and infrastructure, with hybrid in-office and home working.

You will guide feasibility, due diligence, and permit applications, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and engaging stakeholders to ensure compliant outcomes. Travel across UK offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, earth science, or engineering.
• Chartered membership with a relevant professional body or working towards.
• Experience with EPR and environmental permitting processes.
• Experience across devolved nations and regulatory regimes.
• EMS development and environmental auditing experience.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience in UK Water industry or EPR activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on guiding clients through EPR consenting and permitting.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, due diligence, and applications.
• Manage multi-disciplinary projects and mentor staff.
• Develop client relationships and drive business growth.
• Travel between UK offices for meetings and site visits.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Environmental permitting

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Chartered membership / working towards

Job description

Stantec is expanding its Environmental Permitting and Compliance team in the UK. As Principal Consultant, you will lead on EPR consenting and regulatory strategy for projects across water, energy, waste and infrastructure, with hybrid in-office and home working.

You will guide feasibility, due diligence, and permit applications, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and engaging stakeholders to ensure compliant outcomes. Travel across UK offices is expected.