Overview
Principal Consultant - Environmental Permitting – West Midlands
We are seeking an experienced Principal Consultant to take a leading role in environmental permitting projects, working across complex, multidisciplinary assignments. You will provide technical expertise, oversee risk assessments, site inspections, and environmental monitoring, while managing teams and mentoring colleagues. This senior position combines technical delivery with project management, strategic input, and client engagement. You will also contribute to the growth and development of the department, including line management responsibilities, budget oversight, and business development.
Responsibilities
* Lead environmental permitting projects across multidisciplinary assignments, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.
* Provide technical expertise, oversee risk assessments, site inspections, and environmental monitoring.
* Manage project teams, mentor colleagues, and contribute to team development.
* Combine technical delivery with project management, strategic input, and client engagement.
* Support growth and development of the department, including line management, budget oversight, and business development activities.
Qualifications
* Degree in a relevant subject (BSc or equivalent).
* Chartered status (or equivalent) with a professional body.
* Strong background in permitting, waste/minerals, and environmental risk assessment.
* Proven leadership, project management, and financial control skills.
About us
Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. We are committed to inclusiveness in the workplace and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
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