Principal Consultant - Environmental Permitting

A great opportunity has arisen for a Principal Environmental Permitting Consultant to join a team of experienced environmental consultants specialising in Environmental Permitting within the waste management industry. This role offers the chance to provide technical expertise, oversee projects, and apply comprehensive knowledge of environmental regulations across a variety of waste treatment and industrial activities.

Experience

• Proven experience in Environmental Permitting and associated regulatory frameworks so that you can provide direct input to projects alongside managing and supporting other team members in the department.
• Experience in a range of waste management and industrial activities ideally including landfill, waste treatment, hazardous waste management and waste recovery operations.
• Experience in reviewing and interpreting environmental monitoring data and preparing related reports and risk assessments.
• Experience in liaising with waste and minerals operators, the Environment Agency, and local authorities
• Project management experience

Skills

• Strong understanding of Environmental Permitting regulations and previous regimes including Pollution Prevention and Control and Waste Management Licensing
• Technical advisory skills in the application of environmental legislation
• Previous project management experience
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for a wide range of Environmental Permitting services
• Oversee projects and guide team members with up to date regulatory knowledge
• Prepare permit applications, environmental risk assessments, management plans and detailed reports

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in a specialist environmental discipline
• CIWM membership is advantageous
• A full UK driving licence

For more information and an informal chat, please contact Barrie Dempster - 01202 888986 or email bdempster@allen-york.com

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