Senior Environmental Permitting Consultant

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Flexible working arrangements

Gymflex benefits

Thrive wellbeing programme

Disability confident recruitment

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking Senior/Principal Consultant level professionals to support Environmental Permitting, Compliance & Nuclear Regulation projects. You will prepare Environmental Permit applications, conduct assessments, and work with multidisciplinary teams to navigate complex regulations across energy, waste, industrial and utilities sectors.

You will build strong client relationships through high-quality delivery, contribute to UK net-zero initiatives, and benefit from flexible,

Qualifications

• Understanding of Environmental Permitting Regulations and related environmental legislation.
• Experience preparing Environmental Permit applications and supporting technical assessments.
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative environmental risk assessments.
• Knowledge of sectors such as energy, waste, industrial, manufacturing or utilities.
• Ability to manage workloads and deliver outputs on time.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to explain technical information clearly.
• Collaborative approach in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Environmental Permit applications and support technical assessments.
• Contribute to a range of permitting and compliance projects across sectors.
• Develop client relationships through high-quality delivery and regulatory understanding.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to navigate environmental regulations and deliver results.

Skills

Environmental permitting regulations

Permit applications

Environmental risk assessments

Regulated sectors knowledge

Workload management

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

As we deliver on our growth strategy, the range of services we provide and the work we deliver is expanding. We are looking for talented people with experience delivering these services to join our established Environmental Permitting, Compliance & Nuclear Regulation team at Senior Consultant and Principal Consultant grades.

A Little More About Your Role…

At WSP, we are driven by shared purposes: technical rigour, adding value and delivering the kind of work the world genuinely needs. As part of our established and growing Environmental Permitting, Compliance & Nuclear Regulation team, you will support the delivery of permitting and compliance projects for clients across the energy, energy transition, waste, industrial, manufacturing and utilities sectors.

You will be responsible for preparing Environmental Permit applications and supporting technical assessments, including Environmental Risk Assessments, Best Available Technique (BAT) assessments and management plans. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you will contribute to a wide range of projects, helping clients understand and navigate complex environmental regulations.

You will work within multidisciplinary teams, develop strong client relationships through high-quality delivery, and contribute to projects that support the UK's transition to a secure, sustainable and low‑carbon future.

This role offers flexibility of location across our UK offices, with occasional travel required.

Your Team

You will be welcomed to an established and highly capable and growing team of twenty-five Environmental Permitting experts at various stages of their careers, presenting opportunities to both mentor/guide early career professionals alongside the opportunity to learn from highly experienced experts.

The Environmental Permitting, Compliance & Nuclear Regulation team sits within a wider Sustainable Resources Discipline of over 100 specialists working across a variety of sectors providing deep and broad technical advisory services to translate sustainability strategy into compliant, resilient, low-risk operational change, to make sustainability real.

Our main hub for Environmental Permitting, Compliance & Nuclear Regulation is in Manchester, though we have members of the team across many of WSP’s 30 offices throughout the UK.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

We're Particularly Interested In Individuals Who Can Demonstrate

• A strong understanding of Environmental Permitting Regulations and associated environmental legislation.
• Experience preparing Environmental Permit applications and supporting technical assessments.
• Knowledge of one or more regulated sectors, such as energy, waste, industrial, manufacturing or utilities.
• Experience undertaking qualitative and/or quantitative environmental risk assessments.
• The ability to manage your own workload and deliver high‑quality outputs to agreed timescales.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

• Purpose‑driven work: Contribute to nationally significant projects and the UK’s net zero ambitions.‑zero ambitions.
• Inclusive culture: Work with a diverse group of professionals who value each other’s unique strengths.
• Career growth: Access sector experts, mentoring, structured development pathways and opportunities across more than 70,000 colleagues globally.
• Collaborative team: Join a friendly, respected, and expanding environmental permitting and compliance community that supports your success at every stage.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including those returning to work after career breaks, those seeking flexible working arrangements, and individuals looking to transfer experience from other regulated industries.

With us, you can.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long‑lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part‑time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.