Principal Environmental Permitting Consultant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 14 October 2024
LOCATION
Nottingham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Environmental Consulting
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SKILLS

Relevant degree in environmental sciences or related discipline 5+ years of post-qualification experience Thorough understanding of UK environmental legislation Experience in managing environmental permit applications Project management skills Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to supervise and manage junior staff Numeracy and report-writing skills Commercial awareness

FULL DESCRIPTION

Principal Environmental Permitting Consultant
by [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] [Employer hidden]
May 9, 2024
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Your future is in your hands

Are you an experienced Environmental Permitting Consultant with a minimum of 5 years of proven experience, who wants to be much more than a number in a crowd? Would you relish the opportunity to be part of a company where you can work both autonomously, and as part of a wider professional team, where you will have genuine opportunities to develop your career further? [Employer hidden] currently has an opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to work in the Companys Environment Team.

Who will I be working with?

[Employer hidden] Ltd is a fresh and dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy, delivering engineering, environmental and town planning services throughout the UK to an impressive client base including many blue-chip organisations. Founded in 2008, [Employer hidden] is on track to meet an ambitious growth plan. Currently, the company employs people operating from regional offices located in Nottingham, Sheffield, Kent, Cheshire and North Wales (Bangor and St Asaph), with our client-focused teams consistently delivering high-quality services and support to the rapidly growing number of clients.

So, what will the role of Principal Environmental Permitting Consultant entail?

As a proactive Principal Environmental Permitting Consultant, you will be required to work within the Environment Team on a variety of environmental permitting-related projects primarily in waste management, waste recycling, mineral extraction and energy.

Making a significant contribution to the day-to-day delivery of professional services and delivery of technical design information, whilst enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working your responsibilities will include:

Project management and production of permit applications
Managing determination process
Managing junior members of the team
Reviewing of technical documents
Interpreting data and report writing
Communicating with clients and external parties (e.g. Environment Agency) to progress projects
Managing legislative issues for Clients and maintaining an awareness of how legislation impacts projects
Provide guidance and support to other in-house disciplines.
Promoting the companys services and being alert to new opportunities
What will I need in order to be considered for this Principal Environmental Permitting Consultant vacancy?

To be considered for this role you will have the following experience, skills, knowledge and attributes;

Ambition, commitment and integrity
Relevant degree in environmental sciences, or a related environmental discipline
At least 5 years of post-qualification experience
Working towards chartered status with a relevant body
Thorough understanding of UK environmental legislation and the Environmental Permitting regime in England and Wales.
Proven skills in undertaking and managing environmental permit applications
Project management experience
Well-organised and able to prioritise workload with minimal supervision;
Client-focused approach with good interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to supervise and manage junior staff assisting them in meeting their training and development objectives
Numerate with competent and efficient report-writing skills
Competent at using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Good interpersonal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy of own work
Commercial awareness
What will I receive in return?

A happy, sociable place to work with a choice of offices in Nottingham, Sheffield, Kent, Cheshire and North Wales (Bangor and St Asaph)
Competitive remuneration package
25 days Holiday + BHs (increasing to 30 days depending on the length of service)
Investment in your professional development and great career prospects
Private Medical Care
Pension
Potential opportunity to purchase Company shares
Additionally, youll be part of a friendly and professional team in a growing company which promotes agile working and where your ideas will be welcomed, and your efforts and results will be noticed and rewarded, with excellent opportunities for career progression.

The Company is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure a workplace where people are treated with dignity and respect, and where trust and empowerment are encouraged.

As part of our recruitment process, [Employer hidden] is expected to carry out a Right to work check on all staff. This will require obtaining original copies of one or more of the acceptable documents as given in the Home Office Guidance An Employers Guide to Right to Work Checks: 31 August 2021. Further information is available from our HR department upon request.

Location: Any regional office

Contract Type: Permanent

How to apply
To apply, please forward a detailed CV and covering letter explaining what attracts you to the post to Donna Milne, HR Manager at InTec, Parc Menai, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4FG or email to [contact hidden].

The Company will not accept Applications/Candidates from Recruitment Consultants/Agencies nor accept their terms and conditions without prior approval from the HR Manager.

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