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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in environmental permitting and compliance, particularly within the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) and Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR). Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships, lead complex projects, and provide strategic environmental advice to support regulatory compliance and project delivery.
Highest-signal resume keywords
UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR)Stakeholder ManagementProject ManagementEnvironmental Legislation
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Hard Skills
Environmental PermittingPermit ManagementEmissions ReportingMonitoring PlansVerification ProcessesRegulatory ComplianceTechnical AssessmentsCarbon AccountingData AnalysisRisk Management
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementInfluencing SkillsNegotiation SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree in Environmental ScienceHNC in Environmental EngineeringQualification in GeographyQualification in Chemistry
Industry Keywords
Environmental AssessmentsRegulatory FrameworksEnergy SectorInfrastructure ProjectsRegulator Engagement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead coordination and delivery of environmental permits and consents for UK energy generation projects, including permit applications and variations
- Manage external consultants and technical specialists undertaking environmental assessments for permit applications
- Provide specialist technical advice on environmental permitting and UK ETS requirements
- Lead the annual UK ETS monitoring, reporting and verification cycle for the Uniper UK Generation fleet
- Maintain and improve carbon reporting processes, monitoring plans and governance for consistent carbon accounting and audit readiness
- Maintain working relationships with regulators and external partners on permitting and carbon compliance
- Support regulatory horizon scanning and develop internal guidance, company positions and implementation plans for emerging environmental and carbon regulations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills
- Significant practical experience of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS), including permit management, monitoring plans, emissions reporting, verification processes and regulator engagement
- Significant experience leading and managing planning applications and Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) applications for large industrial or infrastructure projects
- Proven ability to develop permitting and consent strategies supporting project delivery and regulatory compliance
- Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation, regulatory frameworks and permitting requirements relevant to energy, industrial or infrastructure sectors
- Experience engaging with external regulators, including the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, local authorities and other statutory consultees
- Excellent project management and organisational skills, including management of multiple complex workstreams and competing priorities
- Ability to identify, analyse and resolve complex technical and regulatory issues using data, risks and available evidence
- Experience managing external consultants and technical specialists
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and presentation of technical reports, briefing papers, regulatory submissions and recommendations
- Ability to provide expert environmental advice to development projects, operational assets and business leadership teams
- Experience supporting major capital projects, operational assets or nationally significant infrastructure projects through planning and permitting processes
- Strong commercial awareness of project risk, programme, cost and wider business objectives
- Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Chemistry or a related discipline
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Personal development and Learning opportunities
- Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Electric vehicle charging at our sites
- In house Occupational Health Services
- Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
- Performance related benefits
- Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, Health Care Cash plan or buy and sell extra holiday
- Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- Flexible working arrangements
- Home office equipment
- Regular training and workshops
- Supportive working culture
- Attractive salaries