RPS is looking for a Senior Consultant to join the Permitting & Compliance team and are able to offer this role from various UK locations. The Team supports a range of projects including waste management, conventional and renewable energy, oil and gas and other major industrial clients. The RPS permitting team is a leading consultancy in this field and is actively supporting projects that will deliver the UKs Net Zero commitment. We are proud to have led the market by successfully securing the first permit for a carbon capture and utilisation project in the UK. 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 Responding to and dealing 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 and business development. Who We’re Looking For 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. Good problem-solving skills. Valid UK driving licence. 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 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. RPS, A Tetra Tech Company Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 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. Recruitment Agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.