Environmental Management and Permitting Specialist
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About the role
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing.
Your impact
You will provide technical advice and support in the provision of environmental permitting, management systems and compliance services to clients across a range of sectors including water utilities, chemicals and manufacturing in the UK, Ireland and Europe.
This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of Jacobs’ high‑profile clients and contribute to the implementation of transformative project solutions across large and complex estates and processes. As an integral part of a specialist environmental management and compliance team you will scope/cultivate technical and/or innovative solutions, providing both practical and strategic support to projects that will improve the performance of our client organisations in relation to various aspects of environmental management, compliance, governance, auditing and permitting.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess client’s processes and procedures and draft permit applications including completion of relevant documentation such as BAT assessments and management plans.
* Provide technical expertise and advice in relation to environmental management systems and deliver compliance auditing services.
* Liaise with regulators to provide successful outcomes for our clients.
* Foster strong and trusting relationships across diverse client teams.
* Directly influence environmental outcomes, community value, and long‑term sustainability.
* Actively develop your network internally and externally to the business, maintain positive client relationships and contribute to work‑winning activities, where appropriate.
* Take accountability and ownership for time, cost and quality of project outcomes.
Required Qualifications
* Graduate or MSc in Environmental Science, Geography, Environmental Engineering.
* Chartered or working towards a CIWEM ISEP.
* Demonstrable track record in successfully producing and delivering environmental permits for both utilities and major infrastructure projects.
* Experience in developing and delivering best available techniques assessments.
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills in the provision of environmental management support to infrastructure and design projects.
Why Join Jacobs
Jacobs values safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business and believe in a culture of caring. We support well‑being, flexible working and provide benefits such as well‑being and global giving and volunteering programs. We are committed to building vibrant communities through employee networks, communities of practice and initiatives that allow every employee to connect, purpose and belonging.
We are a disability confident employer and welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working or who may not meet all the listed requirements. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.
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