Principal Environmental Permitting Consultant in Nottingham

Are you an experienced Environmental Permitting Consultant with a minimum of 5 years of proven experience, who wants to be much more than a number in a crowd? Would you relish the opportunity to be part of a company where you can work both autonomously, and as part of a wider professional team, where you will have genuine opportunities to develop your career further? Caulmert currently has an opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to work in the Company’s Environment Team.

Caulmert Ltd is a fresh and dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy, delivering engineering, environmental and town planning services throughout the UK to an impressive client base including many blue-chip organisations. Founded in 2008, Caulmert is on track to meet an ambitious growth plan. Currently, the company employs people operating from regional offices located in Nottingham, Sheffield, Kent, Cheshire and North Wales (Bangor and St Asaph), with our client-focused teams consistently delivering high-quality services and support to the rapidly growing number of clients.

As a proactive Principal Environmental Permitting Consultant, you will be required to work within the Environment Team on a variety of environmental permitting-related projects primarily in waste management, waste recycling, mineral extraction and energy. Making a significant contribution to the day-to-day delivery of professional services and delivery of technical design information, whilst enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working your responsibilities will include:

• Project management and production of permit applications
• Managing junior members of the team
• Reviewing of technical documents
• Interpreting data and report writing
• Communicating with clients and external parties (e.g. Environment Agency) to progress projects
• Managing legislative issues for Clients and maintaining an awareness of how legislation impacts projects
• Provide guidance and support to other in-house disciplines
• Promoting the company’s services and being alert to new opportunities

To be considered for this role you will have the following experience, skills, knowledge and attributes:

• Ambition, commitment and integrity
• Relevant degree in environmental sciences, or a related environmental discipline
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience
• Working towards chartered status with a relevant body
• Thorough understanding of UK environmental legislation and the Environmental Permitting regime in England and Wales
• Proven skills in undertaking and managing environmental permit applications
• Well-organised and able to prioritise workload with minimal supervision
• Client-focused approach with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to supervise and manage junior staff assisting them in meeting their training and development objectives
• Numerate with competent and efficient report-writing skills
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy of own work

A happy, sociable place to work with a choice of offices in Nottingham, Sheffield, Kent, Cheshire and North Wales (Bangor and St Asaph). Competitive remuneration package includes:

• 25 days Holiday + BHs (increasing to 30 days depending on the length of service)
• Investment in your professional development and great career prospects
• Private Medical Care
• Pension
• Potential opportunity to purchase Company shares

Additionally, you’ll be part of a friendly and professional team in a growing company which promotes agile working and where your ideas will be welcomed, and your efforts and results will be noticed and rewarded, with excellent opportunities for career progression. The Company is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure a workplace where people are treated with dignity and respect, and where trust and empowerment are encouraged.

As part of our recruitment process, Caulmert is expected to carry out a ‘Right to work’ check on all staff. This will require obtaining original copies of one or more of the ‘acceptable documents’ as given in the Home Office Guidance “An Employer’s Guide to Right to Work Checks”: 31 August 2021. Further information is available from our HR department upon request.

Location: Any regional office

Contract Type: Permanent

To apply, please forward a detailed CV and covering letter explaining what attracts you to the post to Donna Milne, HR Manager at InTec, Parc Menai, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4FG or email torecruitment@caulmert.com. The Company will not accept Applications/Candidates from Recruitment Consultants/Agencies nor accept their terms and conditions without prior approval from the HR Manager.