Environmental Permitting Lead

Our Environmental Permitting Team is growing and we are looking for a professional to lead our team with experience in environmental permitting and environmental consultancyAbout the Role Our Environmental Permitting Team is growing and we are looking for a professional to lead our team with experience in environmental permitting and environmental consultancy. We are a team based out of Pell Frischmann’s Exeter office with a core of regulated water sector permitting however with aspirations to grow the scope and scale of the Environmental Permitting team’s work nationally. The ideal candidate will be experienced at working with sector specialists and preparing environmental permits across different sectors in the UK including water, waste, industry, energy, minerals and construction and contribute to growing our business’s capability and recognition. Environmental Permitting and regulatory compliance projects are likely to be diverse and will include associated regulatory environments and regimes (e.g. Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP), Industrial Emissions Directive (IED); Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD); Water Framework Directive (WFD); and Environmental Protection Act (EPA) Part 2A, to name just a few.). The role will also likely extend to wider waste, environmental and compliance advisory support to projects through planning, EIA and ongoing client operations. Main Duties and Responsibilities As a result of a collaborative and engaging environment you will be responsible for a range of tasks incorporating the following elements, with a goal of progressing your career with us and enabling you to excel within a diverse environment:
Preparing Environmental Permit applications for activities and discharges to water, land and air Advising on and auditing Environmental Management Systems Producing technical and interpretive reports Undertaking Environmental audits
Providing ongoing/specialist compliance support to clients
Leading technical and other work whilst ensuring high levels of quality and environmental responsibility Coordinating technical input from across Pell Frischmann and our partner companies Ensuring deliverables meet the client’s and regulator’s needs and are provided cost effectively and to an exemplary standard Engage in business development, client and third-party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation, new and repeat work Contributing to and preparing bids Line management and mentoring of individuals within the team Advocating the team’s services internally to our framework managers and technical leads Assist with the promotion of the capabilities of the company to current and prospective clients.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills that are required to be successful in the role
Essential
Preferred
Qualification
Environmental Science degree or similar Member of relevant environmental professional body
Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist
Experience
Min 10 years’ relevant experience including work for an environmental consultancy Sound knowledge and experience of the environmental permitting regime and management of permit applications
Experience of working for the UK environmental regulators (eg EA, NIEA, NRW or SEPA)
Skills
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail Successful negotiation and presentation skills Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills Be able to work well in a team and provide effective direction to all members of the team Full UK driver’s licence.
A collaborative nature, demonstrating strong relationships with with other teams within the business
Excellent commercial understanding of environmental consultancy
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