Consents Assistant North (Planning & Permitting)

Consents Assistant North (Planning & Permitting)
Salary – £31,000 per annum (plus Car Allowance £5,800 or Company Car Scheme)
Hours – 37.5 hours per week
Location – Home Based (North)

What will you be doing?
As a Consents Assistant at FCC Environment, you will play a key role in supporting our Estates Department. You will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining the necessary planning permissions and environmental permits for our regional businesses, working closely with the Senior Consents Manager (North).

Your key duties will include:
• Supporting planning and permitting work for landfill, recycling, quarries, development and green energy divisions.
• Assisting in the preparation of capital approval submissions and negotiating consultant fees.
• Contributing to Local Development Plans and Waste Strategies.
• Building professional relationships with Planning Authorities, Regulators (EA/NRW/SEPA), key stakeholders, and external organisations.
• Managing planning and permitting records, including applications, consents, and permits via FCC Sharepoint/Environet.
• Attending site planning audits and ensuring regulatory compliance. Supporting property portfolio tasks such as rent reviews and agreements.

What are we looking for?
• Has a degree in mineral or waste planning or an environmental discipline.
• Understands planning and environmental permitting regulations.
• Has experience managing planning and permitting applications.
• Has strong IT skills, particularly for database and SharePoint management.
• Is highly organised, able to work independently and capable of handling multiple projects.
• Can build relationships with local authorities, regulators, and key stakeholders.
• Is comfortable working both independently and within a team.
• Is flexible to travel when required (some overnight stays may be necessary).

Our promise to you
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (full-time) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and career progression
• Recognition scheme
• Flexible benefits – high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase, and more.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme & Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform.

About Us
We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our mission is to reduce landfill waste and transform it into valuable resources. With over 200 facilities across England, Scotland, and Wales, we employ around 4,200 people.
The recycling and waste management industry has never been more important. We need passionate, innovative people to help tackle climate change. Could that be you?

How to apply
If you're ready to kickstart or advance your career as a Consents Assistant (North), apply now!