About Pell Frischmann:
Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.
Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.
Appointment Type
Permanent
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Specialism
Environmental Services
Hours
37.5
Location
Exeter
Working Practice
Hybrid
Job Reference
10413
About the Role
Our Environmental Permitting Team is growing and we are looking for a professional to lead our team with experience in environmental permitting and environmental consultancy. We are a team based out of Pell Frischmann’s Exeter office with a core of regulated water sector permitting however with aspirations to grow the scope and scale of the Environmental Permitting team’s work nationally. The ideal candidate will be experienced at working with sector specialists and preparing environmental permits across different sectors in the UK including water, waste, industry, energy, minerals and construction and contribute to growing our business’s capability and recognition.
Environmental Permitting and regulatory compliance projects are likely to be diverse and will include associated regulatory environments and regimes (e.g. Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP), Industrial Emissions Directive (IED); Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD); Water Framework Directive (WFD); and Environmental Protection Act (EPA) Part 2A, to name just a few.). The role will also likely extend to wider waste, environmental and compliance advisory support to projects through planning, EIA and ongoing client operations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
As a result of a collaborative and engaging environment you will be responsible for a range of tasks incorporating the following elements, with a goal of progressing your career with us and enabling you to excel within a diverse environment:
* Preparing Environmental Permit applications for activities and discharges to water, land and air
* Advising on and auditing Environmental Management Systems
* Producing technical and interpretive reports
* Undertaking Environmental audits
* Providing ongoing/specialist compliance support to clients
* Leading technical and other work whilst ensuring high levels of quality and environmental responsibility
* Coordinating technical input from across Pell Frischmann and our partner companies
* Ensuring deliverables meet the client’s and regulator’s needs and are provided cost effectively and to an exemplary standard
* Engage in business development, client and third-party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation, new and repeat work
* Contributing to and preparing bids
* Line management and mentoring of individuals within the team
* Advocating the team’s services internally to our framework managers and technical leads
* Assist with the promotion of the capabilities of the company to current and prospective clients.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills that are required to be successful in the role
Essential
Preferred
Qualification
* Environmental Science degree or similar
* Member of relevant environmental professional body
* Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist
Experience
* Min 10 years’ relevant experience including work for an environmental consultancy
* Sound knowledge and experience of the environmental permitting regime and management of permit applications
* Experience of working for the UK environmental regulators (eg EA, NIEA, NRW or SEPA)
Skills
* Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
* Successful negotiation and presentation skills
* Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills
* Be able to work well in a team and provide effective direction to all members of the team
* Full UK driver’s licence.
* A collaborative nature, demonstrating strong relationships with other teams within the business
* Excellent commercial understanding of environmental consultancy
Why Pell Frischmann?
We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.
We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.
To apply for this role, please click “Apply for this job” below to complete our short application form and upload a copy of your CV. Please remove any personal details such as your home address and date of birth from your CV.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects at all grades the diverse communities that we serve. By completing this form, you will help us to monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can ensure that our recruitment processes are fair and identify opportunities to improve them. Any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be seen by those involved in the selection process.
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