RPS is looking for a Senior Consultant within the Permitting & Compliance team to join our Environmental division in various locations. The Team supports a range of projects including waste management, conventional and renewable energy, oil and gas and other major industrial clients.
RPS is a leading global environmental consultancy. We specialise in all areas of the built and natural environment, shaping the future of our environmental, social and economic landscapes. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.
What you’ll be doing
Preparing applications for environmental permits, licenses and approvals from regulatory agencies – including new applications and variations to and surrender of existing permits.
Developing environmental management system documents and supporting management plans required by our Clients environmental permits
Overseeing permit monitoring and reporting to the UK Regulators
Discharging pre-operational conditions and permit improvement condition items
Respond to and deal with technical queries on projects as required and in a professional and timely manner
Preparing proposals with review from senior staff
Ensuring quality control of the output of projects in accordance with the approved QA system
Supporting and being the potential lead role for aspects of work delivery reporting to more senior staff for approvals
Supporting more senior staff in the delivery of the permit and compliance team marketing strategy.
Who we’re looking for
MSc in an environmental discipline and a good understanding of pertinent environmental legislation, regulations and guidance documents.
Previous experience in preparing permit applications
A good understanding of UK regulators permitting guidance and requirements
Strong project management skills
Ability and confidence to build and maintain working relationships with clients, external bodies and internal teams.
RPS, A Tetra Tech company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, in January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 27,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
What’s in it for you?
We will provide you with a competitive salary, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, Company pension scheme, Group Disability Scheme, Share Incentive Scheme, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme (including numerous wellbeing initiatives and mental health support), Dental Cover, Professional Memberships and access to BenefitHub offering discounts, cash back offers and rewards.
We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.
We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.
What happens next?
The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters followed by a two-stage interview process with the Team.
If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within seven working days.
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