Senior/principal Permitting Consultant - Leeds, United Kingdom - AECOM

AECOM

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Leeds, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone.

Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy.

We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

Job Description:

AECOM has exciting opportunities for Environmental Permitting Consultants to join our Environment, Water and Energy business at Senior or Principal grade.

You will play a key role in supporting the growth and continued success of the Environmental Permitting business in the UK and Ireland.

Based within a specialist team but working as part of the wider AECOM business you would provide environmental permitting compliance support across all industry sectors, through a combination of global framework agreements and site specific commissions.
You would support AECOM's clients from established process industries, manufacturing and power generation companies with the management of compliance requirements for current and planned activities. AECOM is also helping to shape the development of good compliance practice for the transition to a low carbon economy.
Managing the delivery of supporting environmental assessments using colleagues from within your team and the wider specialist resources available in our Environment and EHS teams.
Advising clients on the implications for their business of legislation and regulatory guidance.
Supporting clients with their regulator engagement.
Mentoring and developing the next generation of compliance professionals.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

The important thing for us is that you can demonstrate that you can effectively fulfil the needs of the role.

If you feel you can fulfil the requirements of the role, but there are other factors that are making you hesitant in applying, we would still like to hear from you and see if we can work together to overcome any challenges.

Your benefits will include:

Helping our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance is important to us.

If you join AECOM, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you'll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

Core benefits include 25 days' annual leave, company pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance and one paid annual professional institution membership fee.

You can also choose from a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

You'll also be able to give back to communities with up to two paid CSR days each year. Through our charity, The AECOM Foundation, you can volunteer to support children in developing countries.

And if you're a member of the Reserve Forces you'll receive an additional 15 days paid leave for training commitments.

What We Offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities.

We believe in leadership at all levels.

No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Join us and let's get started.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

A base first degree in an engineering or science discipline.
A minimum of 5 years demonstrable experience in an industrial or consultancy role.
A strong track record in successfully delivering Environmental Permit compliance and the associated documentation.
An extensive working knowledge of relevant UK National and European environmen