Senior Environmental Consultant

Irwin & Colton; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in environmental services is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead on compliance and permitting within the waste and recycling sector. The ideal candidate will have a degree in an environmental discipline and experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include advising clients, developing permit applications, and engaging with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance. Attractive salary package and benefits offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable role, preferably in the waste or recycling industry.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to build relationships with regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead on environmental compliance and permitting for clients.
• Develop and submit environmental permit applications.
• Advise clients on upcoming trends and best practices.

Skills

Expert advice on environmental compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in environmental discipline or relevant qualification

Tools

Environmental management systems (ISO 14001)

Job description

Senior Environmental Consultant (Waste Permitting)
45,000 to 60,000 + Car Allowance and Attractive Benefits

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role where you'll lead on environmental compliance and permitting for clientele across the waste and recycling sector?

Irwin and Colton have been engaged to recruit a Senior Environmental Consultant for a global leader in the environmental services sector. The organisation operates over 150 sites across the UK and internationally, generating annual revenues in excess of 4 billion.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Environmental Consultant will include:

• Providing expert advice to clients on environmental compliance, ensuring alignment with legislation, best practice, and internal management systems
• Leading the development, preparation and submission of environmental and producer compliance permit applications, including WEEE and related documentation
• Acting as a key point of contact with regulatory bodies, including the Environment Agency, building positive relationships and ensuring effective communication and resolution on technical matters
• Identifying upcoming trends across the space and advising clients to help ensure best practice

The successful Senior Environmental Consultant will have:

• Demonstrable experience in a comparable role, preferably within the waste, recycling or resource use industry.
• A degree in an environmental discipline or a relevant professional qualification, such as ISEP (IEMA).
• Practical knowledge of environmental management systems, including ISO 14001 and environmental permitting
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.