Graduate EMPC Consultant

SLR has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate grade Consultant to join its busy and thriving Environmental Management, Permitting and Compliance (EMPC) team.

The team provide regulatory compliance and environmental management services to assist the waste, industry, power and oil and gas sectors with their complex environmental legislative obligations. The services and sectors within which the team operate are key areas of growth for the business. Applications are invited from candidates looking for their first professional position.

You will have a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and career under the direction of SLR's expert team, and with a career framework and regular reviews to help you progress.

The position presents an excellent opportunity to join an experienced team of specialists, assisted by a multidisciplinary range of experts in the fields of air quality, noise, hydrogeology, process engineering, process safety and more.

The Role

You will assist the team in a diverse range of compliance and environmental management matters including preparation of environmental permit applications, undertaking of audits and development of environmental management systems, within the waste, industry and energy sectors. You will be expected to:

• Deliver technical work under the supervision of senior colleagues;
• Build professional knowledge by keeping up to date with trends and best practice in environmental permitting;
• Organise self to be on time and deliver work as needed;
• Be positive and professional; and
• Understand the importance of client relationships and build rapport with clients.

About us 

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3000+ employees across 6 regions – including over 1000 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life. 

About You

You will have a relevant degree plus a basic knowledge of environmental permitting legislation and guidance, knowledge of environmental issues and management of impacts and hold a full current driving licence . In addition the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate some of the following: 

• Professional and effective communication
• The ability to think analytically, reframe problems and identify solutions.
• Be able to work both as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Builds strong, lasting relationships with others.
• Effective at managing their time and has a “can do” attitude.
• Report writing skills and competent Microsoft software suite user (Word and Excel).
• Graduate level membership of a relevant professional body.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently underrepresented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethic minority groups, women, and individuals with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable assistance when applying to SLR.