Senior Consultant - Environmental Permitting

Allen & York Ltd; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Consultant in Environmental Permitting to lead diverse projects, from permitting and pollution prevention to waste management licensing. The role includes project management, client engagement, and mentoring, offering a chance to influence environmental strategies. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and a strong background in environmental permitting and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree (BSc or equivalent) and ideally chartership or working towards.
• Strong background in environmental permitting and waste/mineral operations.
• Experience in risk assessments and/or hydrogeological modelling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects across environmental permitting and audits.
• Shape environmental strategies and carry out site inspections.
• Manage projects to ensure delivery on time and to budget.
• Mentor colleagues and provide technical guidance.
• Develop opportunities aligned with business growth.

Skills

Environmental project management

Client engagement

Technical guidance

Risk assessment

Education

BSc degree or equivalent

Chartered status (or working towards)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Consultant - Environmental Permitting
Location: West Midlands

We're seeking a Senior Consultant in Environmental Permitting to lead and deliver a wide range of projects, from permitting and pollution prevention to waste management licensing, risk assessments and environmental audits. This role combines technical delivery with project management, client liaison, and mentoring colleagues.

You'll play a key part in shaping environmental strategies, carrying out site inspections and modelling (e.g. dispersion, landfill gas), and ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget. The role offers scope to develop line management responsibilities and contribute to business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects across permitting, pollution prevention, waste management licensing, risk assessments and environmental audits.
• Shape environmental strategies and carry out site inspections and environmental modelling (e.g. dispersion, landfill gas).
• Manage projects to ensure delivery on time and to budget.
• Mentor colleagues and provide technical guidance.
• Develop opportunities in line with business growth and contribute to client liaison and relationship management.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree (BSc or equivalent) and ideally chartership or working towards
• Strong background in environmental permitting and waste/mineral operations
• Experience in risk assessments and/or hydrogeological modelling
• Proven project management and client engagement skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced consultant to step into a senior role and make an impact in a growing team.

About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let's help build a better world, together.