Location Nationwide, UK (Hybrid)

The Vacancy

Drive Environmental Excellence – Senior/Principal Permitting Consultant Opportunity

Location:Nationwide, UK ¦Sector:Environmental Permitting, Compliance, and Advisory

Are you ready to shape the future of UK infrastructure and industry through expert environmental permitting? RSK Group is looking for a Senior or Principal Permitting Consultantto lead on critical regulatory projects, helping clients navigate the complexities of Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) and maintain full compliance in a changing legislative landscape.

This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal consulting role that directly influences sustainable development and environmental protection across sectors including manufacturing, utilities, infrastructure, and energy.

The Role
We’re seeking a confident and capable environmental professional with deep permitting expertise who is:

• Experienced in EPR applications and variations, from bespoke installations to discharge and flood risk activity permits.
• Comfortable leading conversationswith regulators, clients, and internal teams alike, translating policy into practice.
• Ready to mentor and managejunior consultants, driving team performance and professional growth.
• Eager to support strategic development, improve delivery systems, and shape our environmental permitting offering.

Geographic Scope
This is a hybrid role, open to candidates across the UK, with ad hoc travel to Manchester or Leeds or Birminghamto collaborate with colleagues and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Permitting Delivery:Take ownership of complex environmental permit applications and variations, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical excellence.
• Client & Regulator Liaison:Serve as the key point of contact for stakeholders—guiding clients through permitting pathways and engaging effectively with regulators such as the EA, NRW, SEPA, and Local Authorities.
• Technical Assurance:Oversee quality across deliverables, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and commercial value.
• Team Leadership:Support junior consultants with mentoring, workload management, and performance monitoring.
• Team Collaboration: Manage and Collaborate multi-disciplinary teams across the RSK Group.
• Business Growth:Contribute to proposal writing, service development, and expanding our permitting portfolio.
• Regulatory Insight:Stay ahead of legislative changes, advising both clients and internal teams on evolving requirements.

What You Bring

• Strong track record preparing and managing EPR applications across multiple sectors.
• In-depth understanding of UK environmental permitting legislation and frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting complex information to varied audiences.
• Proven leadership experience, either formally or through mentoring and project oversight.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Bonus Points:Chartered status (or working toward it), experience in EIA or compliance-related disciplines, and a background in project or programme management.

Why Join RSK?

• Meaningful Work:Influence the environmental integrity of major UK infrastructure and industrial projects.
• Rewarding Package:£40,000–£60,000 salary, comprehensive benefits, and flexible hybrid working.
• Professional Development:Ongoing CPD, support for chartership, and structured career progression.
• Collaborative Culture:Work alongside industry-leading experts in a business committed to sustainability and innovation.

Be a Trusted Advisor. Be a Change-Maker.
This is more than a technical role, it’s a strategic position at the heart of environmental compliance and regulation. If you’re ready to lead high-impact permitting projects and contribute to a more sustainable future, apply today and join RSK’s growing environmental consultancy team.

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The Company

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?