Environmental Permitting Manager in Leeds

At Tarmac, who you are matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.

We are currently looking for an Environmental Permitting Manager to join our friendly team based in the East Midlands. The successful candidate will be based in Quorn, Leicestershire, however, you will have the opportunity to work remotely. Please note this position is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

What you'll be doing:

• As the successful Environmental Permitting Manager, you will work in a small friendly team within the Land and Natural Resources (L&NR) function supporting the business on a diverse range of projects to obtain permits and licences for land, air and water for our quarries, concrete, asphalt and block plants.
• Provide technical advice on the permits and licences required for new and existing operations in collaboration with the Operational, Strategic Planning and Circularity teams.
• Management and delivery of a wide variety of permits and licences applications.
• Identifying changes to regulations and guidance that require new permits, or impact on our existing permits and advise the business on actions required to become compliant.
• Providing expert advice to the business relating to technical issues relating to permit conditions, or associated environmental legislation.
• Build and manage relationships with the regulators.

What we are looking for:

• Good communication skills.
• Be a self-starter.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• A relevant degree in an environmental or science related field.
• Practical experience in managing permit applications and liaising with the Environment Agency and other regulators.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation including the Environmental Permitting Regulations, guidance, practices and procedures in the minerals, waste or water sector.

Why Tarmac?

You’ll be joining a collaborative, innovative team. We offer opportunities to grow, take ownership, and work on impactful projects across our organisation and the broader CRH Group. In addition to the role of Environmental Permitting Manager, we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:

• Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice.
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks).
• Training and development opportunities.

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.