Principal Environmental Permitting Expert

WSP USA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Inclusive culture

Career growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WSP in the UK seeks a Principal Environmental Permitting Consultant to lead complex permitting, compliance and regulatory projects across energy, energy transition, waste and utilities from its Manchester hub.

You will provide technical leadership, oversee permit applications and risk assessments, and mentor junior staff while developing long-term client relationships and contributing to the growth of our Environmental Permitting, Compliance & Nuclear Regulation team.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in environmental permitting and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong technical expertise in Environmental Permitting Regulations and policy.
• Proven leadership delivering complex permit applications and regulatory submissions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets and programmes of work.
• Experience developing and maintaining trusted client relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to growth.
• Experience mentoring and developing colleagues.
• Excellent communication with clients, regulators and project teams.
• Chartered status or membership in a relevant professional institution (or a pathway).

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex permitting, compliance and regulatory projects.
• Oversee preparation of Environmental Permit applications and supporting reports.
• Undertake environmental risk assessments and management plans.
• Mentor junior team members and share your technical expertise.
• Manage projects, budgets and programmes across multiple clients.
• Support business development and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Permit applications

Project leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Chartered status / professional membership

Job description

WSP in the UK seeks a Principal Environmental Permitting Consultant to lead complex permitting, compliance and regulatory projects across energy, energy transition, waste and utilities from its Manchester hub.

You will provide technical leadership, oversee permit applications and risk assessments, and mentor junior staff while developing long-term client relationships and contributing to the growth of our Environmental Permitting, Compliance & Nuclear Regulation team.