Senior Consultant - Permitting and Compliance

RPS; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy that is at the forefront of environmental solutions. As a Senior Consultant, you will play a vital role in preparing environmental permits and licenses, ensuring compliance with UK regulations. You'll work alongside a passionate team dedicated to making a real difference in sustainability and environmental management. This role offers the opportunity to engage in diverse projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the UK’s Net Zero commitment. If you're eager to tackle challenging problems and grow your career in a supportive environment, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Accredited Training Programs

Flexible Working Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Diverse Work Environment

Work-Life Balance Support

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing environmental permit applications.
• Understanding of UK regulatory requirements for permits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare applications for environmental permits and licenses.
• Oversee permit monitoring and reporting to UK Regulators.
• Support business development and marketing strategy.

Skills

Project Management

Permit Application Preparation

Client Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Professional Certifications in Project Management

Job description

Senior Consultant - Permitting and Compliance

RPS Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom

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RPS, a TetraTech company, is looking for a Senior Consultant to join the Permitting & Compliance team and are able to offer this role from various UK locations.

About The Team

The Team supports a range of projects including waste management, conventional and renewable energy, oil and gas and other major industrial clients. The RPS permitting team is a leading consultancy in this field and is actively supporting projects that will deliver the UKs Net Zero commitment. We are proud to have led the market by successfully securing the first permit for a carbon capture and utilisation project in the UK.

RPS is a leading global environmental consultancy. We specialise in all areas of the built and natural environment, shaping the future of our environmental, social and economic landscapes. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.

We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s over 30,000 strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

Your Impact

Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference.Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing applications for environmental permits, licenses and approvals from regulatory agencies – including new applications and variations to and surrender of existing permits.
• Developing environmental management system documents and supporting management plans required by our Clients environmental permits
• Overseeing permit monitoring and reporting to the UK Regulators
• Discharging pre-operational conditions and permit improvement condition items
• Responding to and dealing with technical queries on projects as required and in a professional and timely manner
• Preparing proposals with review from senior staff
• Ensuring quality control of the output of projects in accordance with the approved QA system
• Supporting and being the potential lead role for aspects of work delivery reporting to more senior staff for approvals
• Supporting more senior staff in the delivery of the permit and compliance team marketing strategy and business development.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in preparing permit applications
• A good understanding of UK regulators permitting guidance and requirements
• Strong project management skills
• Ability and confidence to build and maintain working relationships with clients, external bodies and internal teams.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Valid UK driving licence.
  
  

What is in it for you?

We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.

We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.

Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Why RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.



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