Principal Consultant / Technical Director of Environmental Permitting

Overview

Senior environmental permitting consultant leading strategy, projects, and client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• permit strategy
• emissions permitting
• project lead
• regulatory advice
• policy research
• team mentoring

Tasks

In this senior position you will take a key role in shaping and delivering the organisation's strategy for permitting and industrial emissions. You will lead its implementation, adapt it in response to legislative or market developments, and take responsibility for identifying new opportunities and building relationships with prospective clients. You will lead major permitting projects, including new applications, variations, transfers and surrenders, as well as supporting clients with pre-operational conditions, improvement conditions, BAT assessments and related technical studies. A central aspect of the role will be guiding clients through their regulatory obligations under UK permitting regimes and providing clear, authoritative advice on the risks and opportunities these frameworks present. Alongside the consultancy work, you will also have the chance to contribute your expertise to industrial emissions policy studies undertaken for UK and international institutions. You will play an important part in developing the team, offering direction and mentoring to junior colleagues while helping to maintain the high technical standards for which the group is known.

Requirements

• industrial emissions
• bat assessments
• permit applications
• consultancy
• team management
• chartered

What You Bring

A leading UK environmental consultancy group is undertaking a confidential search for a senior environmental permitting specialist to help drive the continued growth and strategic development of its industrial emissions and permitting practice. This opportunity is suited to an experienced professional with deep technical knowledge of the regulatory landscape and a strong consultancy background. To be successful, you will bring an in-depth understanding of the Industrial Emissions Directive and its implementing regulations in the UK, supported by a strong track record within consultancy. You will have significant experience in preparing high-quality, duly made permit applications for installation activities, combined with a confident ability to interpret complex process information, manage multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with regulators, clients and colleagues. A background in BAT assessments and environmental risk assessment, a demonstrated ability to win new work and a history of supporting the development of junior staff will also be important. A full UK driving licence is essential. Additional experience in environmental management systems, environmental auditing or the development of Fire Prevention Plans would be beneficial, as would a relevant postgraduate qualification or chartered status.

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Benefits

The organisation offers the opportunity to join one of the most respected environmental consultancy teams in the UK, with a culture that values wellbeing, flexibility and professional development. Employees benefit from hybrid working, a supportive environment and an attractive benefits package including an enhanced pension scheme, life cover, a discretionary bonus, wellbeing support and the option to buy additional leave. The group is committed to equal opportunities and fosters an inclusive working culture. UK - Bristol, London, Leeds or Warrington (Hybrid)

About Allen & York

-Operates as a private partnership with consistent year-on-year revenue growth through repeat business with blue-chip clients. -Typically works on large-scale assignments, from offshore wind farms to city transportation hubs, offering recruitment solutions from skilled trades to senior technical leaders. -Deep sector focus spans energy (especially renewables), infrastructure development, transport systems, marine engineering, utilities, and water projects. -Known for flexible engagement models, often embedding recruitment teams onsite at client project offices to deliver tailored hires. -Maintains a flat structure with senior consultants personally involved in every placement, ensuring high accountability.

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