Environmental Permitting Assistant

Job Introduction

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.  

Are you looking for a foot on the ladder to your environmental career? We are currently looking for a Permitting Assistant to join our friendly team based in Quorn (hybrid working).  

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. 

Role Responsibility

You will be supporting the Permitting function in ensuring that the business has the right environmental permits to fulfil it’s legal compliance with UK permitting and associated, environmental legislation.  

The role offers variety and the opportunity to develop. On a day-to-day basis, the successful candidate's responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) the following: 

• ​Respond to queries from the business and external parties
• Advise the business what environmental permits and licences they need to legally operate, and/or whether existing environmental permits and licences remain appropriate following changes in operation at a site 
• Work with the regulators such as Environment Agency, SEPA, NRW and the local authorities 
• Prepare, submit and manage the process for less complex environmental permit applications 
• Assist with the coordination of the internal gathering of information for more complex permit applications ​ 
• Assist with the preparation, management, and review of quarry Mines Waste Management Plans (WMP) and Extractive Material Management Statements (EMMS) for the companies quarries 
• The data management of any relevant permit information ensuring it is updated onto internal management systems. 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent experience, preferably in an environmental, science or legal related subject. 

You will ideally have some knowledge of environmental legislation, guidance, practices and procedure, and their application to the business. A knowledge of environmental permits for waste operations, water discharges, and abstractions and experience of working with regulatory authorities would be beneficial but enthusiasm and willingness to learn is also important, so training can be given. 

You will also have a collaborative approach to working, strong written and verbal communication and influencing skills.

Why Us

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

• 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 inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents 
• Training and development opportunities 

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future?

Tarmac Trading Limited