Principal Environmental Permitting Consultant | Hybrid UK

Stantec; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave (buy/sell extra days)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Consultant to guide clients through Environmental Permitting Regulations across the UK, with a focus on the Water sector and related industries. The role supports multiple offices with hybrid working between in-office and home environments.

You will lead permit applications, oversee regulatory compliance and support strategic environmental advice, building client relationships across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree in a relevant environmental/earth science, environmental management or engineering discipline.
• Chartered membership with a professional body and commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Experience with Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) and related regimes (IED, MCPD, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience delivering environmental permitting for multidisciplinary projects and interactions with planning teams.
• Experience across devolved nations and regulatory regimes and knowledge of EMS implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead on guiding clients through the EPR consenting process in the UK.
• Coordinate permitting strategy, stakeholder liaison, and permit applications.
• Oversee extensive operational compliance, auditing and surrender support.
• Mentor staff and grow a workstream within the team.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

EPR regime knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science / earth science / engineering

Chartered membership with a relevant professional body

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Principal Consultant to guide clients through Environmental Permitting Regulations across the UK, with a focus on the Water sector and related industries. The role supports multiple offices with hybrid working between in-office and home environments.

You will lead permit applications, oversee regulatory compliance and support strategic environmental advice, building client relationships across diverse sectors.