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Client Overview
Irwin and Colton were approached by a global leader in sustainable waste and recycling with over 100 locations worldwide.
The client required a specialist Environmental Permitting Consultant to manage permits across the UK, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting environmental assessments and regulator engagement.
Challenge
The client needed a skilled contractor to:
• Manage complex environmental permitting applications and amendments.
• Ensure compliance with evolving environmental legislation.
• Support regulator engagement and improve site-level permit management.
Given their extensive operations, the client needed a consultant with expertise in environmental permitting within the waste industry.
Solution
Irwin and Colton applied their expertise in Environment and Sustainability to provide an experienced Environmental Permitting Consultant with:
• Environmental Compliance: Knowledge of UK and European environmental legislation.
• Permit Management: Delivery of applications and amendments in line with regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Acted as a liaison with environmental regulators across the UK.
Results
• Streamlined the environmental permitting process, reducing application lead time by 30%.
• Ensured compliance across multiple UK sites, helping avoid potential fines or regulatory breaches.
• Fostered strong working relationships with key regulators, improving communication and support.
Why Irwin and Colton?
Irwin and Colton’s expertise in interim and contract recruitment ensures clients quickly find top-tier health and safety professionals to address urgent needs confidently.
Contact us
To discuss how we can support your health, safety, environment and sustainability requirements, please contact Tom Hewat.
Tom specialises in placing interim and contract professionals into organisations across the UK.
E: tom.hewat@irwinandcolton.com
P: 01923 432637