Senior Environmental Permitting & Compliance Leader - Mining

slrconsulting; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

SLR Consulting (US) in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Environmental Management, Permitting & Compliance leader to guide high-profile mining projects and shape the future of responsible resource development.

You will grow our practice, mentor junior staff, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and regulators, with a focus on cross-selling opportunities across SLR's global network. A Master’s degree and 10+ years of permitting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of permitting and compliance experience in mining.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong consulting experience and client management.
• Mentor and inspire technical teams.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Professional designation with appropriate organization.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Environmental Management, Permitting & Compliance practice across projects.
• Mentor and develop junior staff across disciplines.
• Advance technical capabilities and thought leadership in mining.
• Serve as trusted advisor to executives, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain client relationships and identify cross-sell opportunities across SLR’s global network.
• Provide high-level project management oversight: scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee preparation and peer review of complex permitting and compliance documentation.
• Bring technical depth to environmental, engineering, and regulatory challenges with practical solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Project management

Executive communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

SLR Consulting (US) in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Environmental Management, Permitting & Compliance leader to guide high-profile mining projects and shape the future of responsible resource development.

You will grow our practice, mentor junior staff, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and regulators, with a focus on cross-selling opportunities across SLR's global network. A Master’s degree and 10+ years of permitting experience are required.