Principal Environmental Permitting Lead

Stantec; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Training and subscriptions

Job summary

Stantec in the UK is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead environmental permitting and compliance projects across water, energy, waste, resources, and infrastructure sectors. This hybrid role is based in any UK office and involves a mix of in-office and home working.

You would guide clients through the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) regime in England and Wales, with equivalent in Scotland and NI, coordinating strategies, permit applications, auditing, and surrender support while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental/earth science, engineering or related field.
• Chartered membership with a relevant professional body.
• Experience with Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) regimes.
• Ability to prepare Environmental Management Systems and provide compliance support.
• Experience across UK devolved nations and environmental due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting and compliance projects under EPR in England and Wales, with scope into Scotland and NI.
• Coordinate permitting strategies, stakeholder liaison, and permit applications.
• Provide regulatory advice across water, waste, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
• Mentor staff, grow a workstream, and build client relationships.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Chartered membership

Environmental permitting

EMS experience

Environmental due diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental/earth science or engineering

Job description

Stantec in the UK is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead environmental permitting and compliance projects across water, energy, waste, resources, and infrastructure sectors. This hybrid role is based in any UK office and involves a mix of in-office and home working.

You would guide clients through the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) regime in England and Wales, with equivalent in Scotland and NI, coordinating strategies, permit applications, auditing, and surrender support while