Job Description

Principal Consultant - Permitting and Compliance

RPS, a Tetra Tech company is looking for a

Principal Consultant

for Permitting and Compliance to be based in one of various locations across the UK.

About the Team

RPS is a leading consultancy in providing permitting and compliance services 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.


The RPS Permitting and Compliance Team supports a range of projects including waste management, conventional and renewable energy, oil and gas and other major industrial clients. We support our Clients projects through the whole life cycle from initial permit advice and applications to ongoing permit compliance and variations through to eventual permit surrender.

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 will be doing:

Providing advice on and managing/preparing applications for environmental permits, licenses and approvals from regulatory agencies - including new applications and variations to and surrender of existing permits. Advising on and managing/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. Applying business development skills to delivering the business plan and securing new work. Preparing proposals. Building strong Client relationships to maintain existing client base and develop new Clients. Ensuring quality control of the output of projects in accordance with the approved QA system. Organising own workloads and assisting junior staff manage their workloads to deliver high quality work to agreed deadlines. Supporting junior staff 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.

What is in it for you?

We're proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master's degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.


We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.


Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You'll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Why choose 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 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.


We're a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that's right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs - this is a workplace that works for you.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.


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