Environmental Permitting Manager

Tarmac Ltd; Quorn; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable construction solutions company is seeking an experienced Environmental Permitting Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Quorn, UK. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and practical experience in managing applications while being knowledgeable about environmental legislation. The role involves providing technical advice, managing permits, and liaising with regulators. The company offers competitive salary, bonus scheme, enhanced holidays, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance helpline

Access to Tarmac Reward website

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Practical experience in managing permit applications.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation including the Environmental Permitting Regulations.
• Experience liaising with the Environment Agency and other regulators.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on permits and licenses required for operations.
• Manage and deliver variety of permits and licenses applications.
• Identify changes to regulations impacting existing permits.

Skills

Good communication skills

Self-starter

Strong project management skills

Strong collaboration skills

Education

Relevant degree in environmental or science related field

Job description

# Environmental Permitting Manager (12 Month FTC)### Job Introduction**Job Description**At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future. We are currently looking for a **Environmental Permitting Manager**to join our friendly team based in the East Midlands. The successful candidate will be based in Quorn, Leicestershire, however, you will have the opportunity to work remotely.\*\***Please note this position is a 12-month fixed-term contract\*\*****What you'll be doing**As the successful **Environmental Permitting Manager** you will work in a small friendly team within the Land and Natural Resources (L&NR) function supporting the business on a diverse range of projects to obtain permits and licences for land, air and water for our quarries, concrete, asphalt and block plants. On a day to day basis the **Environmental Permitting Manager** responsibilities will include:* Provide technical advice on the permits and licences required for new and existing operations in collaboration with the Operational, Strategic Planning and Circularity teams* Management and delivery of a wide variety of permits and licences applications* Identifying changes to regulations and guidance that require new permits, or impact on our existing permits and advise the business on actions required to become complaint* Providing expert advice to the business relating to technical issues relating to permit conditions, or associated environmental legislation* Build and manage relationships with the regulators**What we are looking for:**Ideally the successful candidate for **Environmental Permitting Manager** will have:* Good communication skills* Be a self-starter* Strong project management skills* Strong collaboration skills* A relevant degree in an environmental or science related fieldPractical experience in:* Managing permit applications and liaising with the Environment Agency and other regulators* Knowledge of environmental legislation including the Environmental Permitting Regulations, guidance, practices and procedures* Minerals, waste or water sector You’ll be joining a collaborative, innovative team. We offer opportunities to grow, take ownership, and work on impactful projects across our organisation and the broader CRH Group.In addition to the role of **Environmental Permitting Manager****,**we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:* Bonus scheme* Enhanced holiday entitlement* Contributory pension scheme* Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.* Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice* Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause* Training and development opportunitiesTarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.#Tarmac #TarmacCareers #Environmental #Permits Tarmac Trading LimitedTarmac Trading Limited### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits || Frequency | Annual || Job Reference | tarmac/TP/67621/7471 || Contract Type | Fixed Term || Closing Date | 23 January, 2026 || Job Category | Land & Natural Resources || Business Unit | Corporate Functions || Location | Quorn House, United Kingdom || Posted on | 8 January, 2026 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word