Environmental Permitting Specialist

A Permitting Specialist’s role and responsibilities will be flexible and dependent on the experience, but could be expected to include the following:-

• Management and delivery of a wide variety of Environmental Permit applications, variations, transfers and surrenders;
• Advising clients on the implications for their business of legislation;.
• Providing the main point of contact with clients and building strong business relationships;
• Develop new streams of work with existing and new clients through focussed business development activities;
• Be the main point of contact for permit applications with the regulator; and
• Mentoring and developing the next generation of compliance professionals.

Work mainly office or home-based but may be required to work on site, or from other offices or clients' premises as required by the project. You may also be required to work away from home for periods of time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages own time to ensure that work is completed to deadlines and is of good quality;
• Maintains good communication with colleagues and external team members;
• Verbal and written communication is professional, recorded and shared with team members and filed correctly for all to access;
• Uses sense, effort and innovation to ensure that the task is completed most efficiently;
• Seeks to understand and assist with the needs of all team projects and deliverables;
• Ability to mentor and develop junior members of staff;
• Maintains a good attitude towards health and safety; and
• Seeks to improve professional skills through continuing professional development.

Qualifications/Skills

• A degree in an Environmental Science or similar

• Demonstrable experience in an industrial or consultancy role.

Personal Qualities

• A strong track record in successfully delivering Environmental Permit applications and the associated documentation
• An extensive working knowledge of relevant environmental legislation;
• Team management experience;
• Excellent report writing, technical reviewing and communication skills;
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel;
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team;
• A proactive, flexible attitude and the ability to work under your own initiative;
• Strong communication skills; and
• Good organisation and prioritisation of workloads in demanding environment.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world.

We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting www.tetratecheurope.com/careers

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity / shared parental leave.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.