RPS, a TetraTech company, is looking for a Senior Consultant to join the Permitting & Compliance team and are able to offer this role from various UK locations.

About the team:

The Team supports a range of projects including waste management, conventional and renewable energy, oil and gas and other major industrial clients.  The RPS permitting team is a leading consultancy in this field and is actively supporting projects that will deliver the UKs Net Zero commitment.  We are proud to have led the market by successfully securing the first permit for a carbon capture and utilisation project in the UK.

RPS is a leading global environmental consultancy.  We specialise in all areas of the built and natural environment, shaping the future of our environmental, social and economic landscapes. Our people are our success. We need people who share our passion on solving the problems that matter. Here you’ll find work that is challenging and rewarding, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

RPS, a Tetra Tech company:

In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.

We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s over 30,000 strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.

Your Impact:

Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference.  Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

What you’ll be doing

Preparing applications for environmental permits, licenses and approvals from regulatory agencies – including new applications and variations to and surrender of existing permits.
Developing environmental management system documents and supporting management plans required by our Clients environmental permits
Overseeing permit monitoring and reporting to the UK Regulators
Discharging pre-operational conditions and permit improvement condition items
Responding to and dealing with technical queries on projects as required and in a professional and timely manner
Preparing proposals with review from senior staff
Ensuring quality control of the output of projects in accordance with the approved QA system
Supporting and being the potential lead role for aspects of work delivery reporting to more senior staff for approvals
Supporting more senior staff in the delivery of the permit and compliance team marketing strategy and business development.
Who we’re looking for

Previous experience in preparing permit applications
A good understanding of UK regulators permitting guidance and requirements
Strong project management skills
Ability and confidence to build and maintain working relationships with clients, external bodies and internal teams.
Good problem-solving skills.
Valid UK driving licence.