Senior Environmental Consultant - Permitting

Help Shape the Future of Environmental Compliance.

Ayesa Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and project management firm with more than 60 years of experience shaping the future of the built environment. With more than 3,200 professionals in over 16 countries across the globe, the company offers innovative design, construction supervision, and consulting services in key sectors, including transportation, water, buildings and cities, and energy. A Top 50 Global Engineering firm, Ayesa Engineering is recognised for its technical excellence and its ability to manage complex infrastructure projects for public and private clients, combining deep sector expertise with a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge solutions.

• Lead the development and delivery of complex environmental permitting projects
• Manage technical outputs-risk assessments, environmental permit applications, and regulatory submissions
• Apply risk assessment tools (e.g.
  Land Sim
  , H1
  ) and understand how permitting interacts with environmental legislation

• Support and mentor junior staff across project phases
• Oversee task allocation, QA/QC processes, and knowledge transfer
• Maintain and grow client relationships; provide strategic advice to stakeholders and regulators

• Prepare technical proposals, quotes, and fee estimates
• Identify and secure new opportunities through existing and emerging client networks
• Support growth of the Environmental Permitting team across the UK

• BSc in Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Civil Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years’ experience in environmental consultancy or regulatory sectors
• Deep understanding of UK environmental permitting frameworks and risk-based approaches
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel
  ; confident in report writing and data management
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Experience with Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• MSc or relevant higher qualification
• Chartered status (e.g., CIWEM, IEMA, or similar)

• Hybrid Work Model (2-3 days from home)
• Flexible Hours 37.5 per week (Core: 10am-4pm Mon-Thu, 10am-3pm Fri)
• Pension Matching & Financial Planning Support
• Income Protection & Life Assurance
• Professional Development and Chartership Support
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Sustainability & Innovation-Focused Culture
• Generous Annual Leave with Additional Days Based on Service

Ayesa Engineering is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.