Associate Director / Technical Director - Environmental Permitting
- 📁
- Europe Environmental Services
- 📅
- 1 day ago Post Date
- 📅
- 78400001784 Requisition #
Join Tetra Tech as a Senior Environmental Permitting Expert
Are you ready to be recognised as a leading expert in environmental permitting? At Tetra Tech, one of the world’s fastest-growing environmental consultancies, we bring together multi-disciplinary expertise—from environmental, sustainability, and planning, to engineering, project management, and asset management—to deliver innovative solutions across water, environment, infrastructure, and resource management.
Purpose & Scope of the Role
We are seeking an Associate Director or Technical Director in Environmental Permitting (waste and installations) to join our Waste and Resource Management (WRM) team. In this senior position, you will oversee environmental permit applications, provide technical advice, and ensure exemplar project management across a wide variety of client projects. You will also play a key role in developing people, strengthening existing client relationships, and building new partnerships to raise Tetra Tech’s profile.
Your Impact in this Position
You will contribute directly to the WRM 3 Horizon Plan, shaping the strategic direction of the team while working with high-performing colleagues on challenging projects across the UK. Your expertise will support both public and private sector clients, helping them navigate complex environmental and waste management challenges while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration within the team.
Core Capabilities
- Technical Expertise: Provide authoritative advice on environmental permitting, waste treatment, and facility development.
- Project Management: Lead multi-disciplinary projects with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships, supporting business development and raising Tetra Tech’s profile.
- Leadership & Mentoring: Guide and inspire junior colleagues, promoting learning and professional growth.
- Communication & Collaboration: Deliver clear, compelling written and verbal communications, and work effectively across teams and clients.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in a relevant field and Chartered status (CIWM)
- Extensive experience in environmental permitting and multi-disciplinary project management
- Proven track record in business development and client management
Working Environment
Based in Birmingham, Cardiff, or Southampton (flexible locations considered), with hybrid working between office and home. Projects are UK-wide, with occasional travel expected.
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role
