Senior Environmental Consultant (Industrial Permitting)

Reference: 4533582Job ID: 5202899Posted: 2026-10-27Closing date: 2027-01-25Location: United KingdomSalary: 35k

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- 55k DOE (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Engineering / EnvironmentCompany: HaysConsultant: Jack BrewinHays office: Leicester — 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton SquarePhone: Email: new companyMy client's team of technical professionals are all active members of their associated professional institute and are represented across a number of professional institutes.They are committed to the provision of tailored, leading-edge technical professional services, their teams support clients through the planning process; deliver innovative design solutions; and achieve their Net Zero goals.

They save clients money; reduce their risk; and keep them compliant.Your new roleMy client is recruiting for a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant to join their growing team, with the potential to base yourself at any of their U.K.

offices (Belfast, Cardiff, Carlisle, Dundee, Edinburgh, Forres, Glasgow, Inverness, Leicester or Manchester).You will primarily work from home in the short term, unless this is unavailable to you.

You will be provided with all IT equipment and software/services require to facilitate your efficient home working.

Long term arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate – they are a flexible employer and are willing to consider any arrangement that is desirable to you.You will coordinate the delivery of environmental permitting projects across the UK, and will have experience in one or more of the following preferably in a consultancy role; environmental permit applications and variations, environmental impact assessment using appropriate tools e.g.

D1 Calculations, H1 Software Tool, SCAIL, ADMS and BAT.

What you'll need to succeedYou will posses an Honours or Masters Degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Civil or Environmental Engineering, the physical sciences, or similar, andFull U.K.

driving licenceProfessional chartership(s) would be viewed favourably.Experience with Environmental permit (e.g.

Industrial Emissions Directive, via PPC/EPR/IPC) applications and variations.Experience with regulatory liaison and negotiation e.g.

SEPA, EA, NIEA, EPA.Experience with environmental impact assessment using appropriate tools e.g.

D1 Calculations, H1 Software Tool, SCAIL, ADMS.Experience with best available technique (BAT) review of plant, equipment and processes. xwzovoh What you'll get in returnCompetitive salary consistent with experienceHybrid and flexible working
- remote options availableGenerous holidaysEnhanced company pensionBonus schemesLife assuranceCycle to work and electric vehicle schemePaid professional membershipsEnhanced maternity / paternity leaveWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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