Senior Consultant - Environmental Management and Permitting

SLR Consulting; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Consultant for Environmental Management & Permitting in Manchester. The role involves managing permit applications, conducting audits, and supporting clients with compliance-related issues. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in environmental legislation, strong business development skills, and a degree in a relevant field. Flexible working is offered with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, promoting a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Pension plans

Healthcare offerings

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Good working knowledge of environmental permitting legislation.
• Professional membership of an appropriate institute.

Responsibilities

• Manage permit applications and conduct compliance audits.
• Build professional knowledge in environmental permitting trends.
• Organize self and junior team members to meet deadlines.

Skills

Environmental permitting knowledge

Business development skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in environmental or science/engineering

Job description

Senior Consultant - Environmental Management & Permitting page is loaded## Senior Consultant - Environmental Management & Permittingremote type: Hybridlocations: Bury St Edmunds, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101264Due to continued growth, SLR has an exciting opportunity for a Senior grade Consultant to join its thriving Environment Management, Permitting and Compliance (EMPC) team. You will be involved in all manner of permitting and compliance related issues, from permit applications, variations and surrenders to conducting compliance audits and providing management system support. The team provide regulatory compliance and environmental management services to support the waste, industry, power and energy sectors with their complex environmental legislative obligations. The services and sectors within which the team operate are key areas of growth for the business. The team currently has a mainly UK client base, however this is likely to expand into mainland Europe in the near future. As SLR is a global business, opportunities to work with colleagues from across the globe are a reality. You will be mentored to be the best that they can be with significant potential for career development and enhancement based upon performance. **About the role** You will contribute to all aspects of the EMPC teams workload including managing permit applications, undertaking audits and development of management systems. • Build professional knowledge by keeping up to date with trends and best practice in environmental permitting; • Use their business development skills to win work and develop new clients; • Organise self and junior team members to be on time and deliver work as agreed; • Be positive and professional; • Understand the importance of client relationships and build rapport with clients; and • Act in a way which aligns with and supports others in accordance with SLR’s ‘One Team 5Bs – Be Safe, Belong, Be Yourself, Be Trusted Be Successful.’ SLR offer flexible and hybrid working practices. The location is ideally either Manchester or Bristol, but is flexible. SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees across 6 regions. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days’ annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. **About you** You will have a proven track record in a similar role. Candidates with a regulatory or industrial background are also welcome to apply. You will have: • Good working knowledge of environmental permitting legislation and guidance; • Competency in the use of Microsoft Office suite; • Proven business development skills; • A degree in an environmental or science/engineering based subject; • Professional membership of an appropriate professional institute. **Culture & Inclusion at SLR** We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thriveWe welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.