Principal Environmental Permitting Lead

Stantec; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave with buy/sell option

Private medical insurance

Group income protection & life cover

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead environmental permitting and compliance initiatives across the UK, with hybrid work between our offices and home. You will guide clients through EPR consenting, prepare strategies, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and support ongoing compliance for a range of water, energy, waste, and industrial projects.

The role requires deep knowledge of environmental planning, planning & EPR interfaces, and the ability to mentor staff while growing a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant environmental/earth science, environmental management, or engineering discipline.
• Chartered membership with a relevant professional body (APM/RIK/ICE or equivalent).
• Industrial Environmental Permitting and related regulations (IED, MCPD, Energy from Waste).
• Environmental consenting for multidisciplinary projects and EPR interactions.
• Experience across devolved nations and regulatory regimes (England/Wales/Scotland/NIRE).
• Preparation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and implementation with operational teams.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification for auditing activities.
• Environmental due diligence incl. ASTM Phase 1 standards and related protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead clients through the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) consenting process.
• Coordinate permitting strategy and stakeholder liaison across multiple sectors.
• Support operational compliance, auditing, and surrender activities for client sites.
• Build and mentor teams, grow workstreams, and strengthen client relationships.
• Travel between UK offices for meetings, site visits and industry events.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

EMS planning

Client relationship management

Regulatory regimes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental/earth science or engineering

Chartered membership with a relevant professional body

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification

ASTM Phase 1 standards knowledge

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead environmental permitting and compliance initiatives across the UK, with hybrid work between our offices and home. You will guide clients through EPR consenting, prepare strategies, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and support ongoing compliance for a range of water, energy, waste, and industrial projects.

The role requires deep knowledge of environmental planning, planning & EPR interfaces, and the ability to mentor staff while growing a