Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world.
The Environmental Permitting business is a specialist group within Climate and Sustainability Services portfolio, providing environmental permitting compliance support across multiple industry sectors including Energy, but also significant current and recent commissions in the Waste, Water, Glass, Food and Drink, Paper and Data Centre sectors.
We are committed to the Arup Equality, diversity and inclusion strategy and seek to develop the team to reflect the communities that we work within.
The Opportunity
Due to an ever-increasing energy-focused consenting pipeline around industrial decarbonization, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Environmental Permitting Consultant to support the growth and continued success of the UK Environmental Permitting business. The Environmental Permitting business is a specialist group within Climate and Sustainability Services portfolio, providing environmental permitting compliance support across multiple industry sectors including Energy, but also significant current and recent commissions in the Waste, Water, Glass, Food and Drink, Paper and Data Centre sectors.
As a Senior / Principal Permitting Consultant you will play a key role in supporting the growth of the Environmental Permitting service. Working as part of a peer group of specialists in the UK you will support our clients in achieving regulatory compliance at their existing and new regulated installations and activities, and you will also support the growth aspirations of the business. Leading the delivery of Environmental Permit applications and coordinating inputs from technical teams, working alongside existing Environmental Permitting team members. Leading client and regulator engagements.
Preparation of Best Available Technique (BAT) reviews. Leading responses to the Regulator to inform ‘Duly Made’ Status and Permit Determination requests for information. Lead permit management and compliance throughout the permit lifetime.
Is this role right for you?
We are interested in the following skills:
1. A relevant first degree (or equivalent) in science and/or engineering and preferably a relevant second degree (or equivalent) and working towards chartership in a relevant professional institution.
2. Extensive knowledge of UK and European environmental legislation, in particular the Environmental Permitting Regulations, Industrial Emissions Directive and BAT Reference Documents (BRef), together with other relevant legislation and guidance.
3. A strong track record of leading industrial environmental permitting activities.
4. Strong project management skills, including programme and budget/financial management.
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all.
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