Senior Consultant - Environmental Permitting

Company Description

Help Shape the Future of Environmental Compliance.

At Ayesa, we engineer the future by blending cutting-edge technology, sustainable design, and expert consultancy across the globe. As a Senior Environmental Permitting Consultant, you will play a critical role in guiding infrastructure and development projects through complex regulatory frameworks, with a focus on environmental risk, compliance, and permitting strategy.

We’re looking for a trusted advisor and hands-on technical leader—someone who thrives in multidisciplinary teams, supports junior staff, and helps clients navigate ever-changing regulatory landscapes.

Position

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the development and delivery of complex environmental permitting projects

• Manage technical outputs—risk assessments, environmental permit applications, and regulatory submissions

• Apply risk assessment tools (e.g. LandSim, H1) and understand how permitting interacts with environmental legislation

• Support and mentor junior staff across project phases

• Oversee task allocation, QA/QC processes, and knowledge transfer

• Maintain and grow client relationships; provide strategic advice to stakeholders and regulators

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Prepare technical proposals, quotes, and fee estimates

• Identify and secure new opportunities through existing and emerging client networks

• Support growth of the Environmental Permitting team across the UK

Requirements

What You’ll Need

• BSc in Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Civil Engineering, or related field

• 10+ years’ experience in environmental consultancy or regulatory sectors

• Deep understanding of UK environmental permitting frameworks and risk-based approaches

• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; confident in report writing and data management

• Strong project management and communication skills

• Experience with Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• MSc or relevant higher qualification

• Chartered status (e.g., CIWEM, IEMA, or similar)

Other information

What’s in It for You

Competitive Salary & Performance-Based Bonuses

Hybrid Work Model (2–3 days from home)

Flexible Hours 37.5 per week (Core: 10am–4pm Mon–Thu, 10am–3pm Fri)

Professional Development and Chartership Support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Sustainability & Innovation-Focused Culture

Generous Annual Leave with Additional Days Based on Service

We’re Inclusive by Design

Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.