Senior Environmental Permitting & Compliance Lead

Stantec; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave buy/sell

Private medical insurance

Group income protection & life cover

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Stantec seeks a Principal Consultant to lead environmental permitting and compliance projects across the UK, with hybrid in-office and home working. You will guide clients through EPR processes, coordinate permits, audits, and surrender support for sectors including water, energy, and waste.

We value Chartered professionals, strong stakeholder skills, and a track record in navigating UK regulatory themes. Travel between UK offices is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant environmental/earth science, environmental management, or engineering discipline.
• Chartered membership with a relevant professional body (or working towards).
• Experience with Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) and related regimes (IED, MCPD, etc.).
• Environmental consenting across multidisciplinary projects and interactions with EPR.
• Experience across devolved nations and regulatory regimes.

Responsibilities

• Lead clients through the EPR consenting process and strategy.
• Coordinate environmental permit applications and compliance activities.
• Mentor staff and develop workstreams within a growing UK team.
• Build and maintain client relationships across sectors including water, waste and energy.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Project management

Environmental planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental/earth science or engineering

Job description

Stantec seeks a Principal Consultant to lead environmental permitting and compliance projects across the UK, with hybrid in-office and home working. You will guide clients through EPR processes, coordinate permits, audits, and surrender support for sectors including water, energy, and waste.

We value Chartered professionals, strong stakeholder skills, and a track record in navigating UK regulatory themes. Travel between UK offices is required; visa sponsorship is not offered.