Principal - Environmental Management, Permitting & Compliance

SLR Consulting•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$150,000 - $200,000

About The Position

As a Principal - Environmental Management, Permitting & Compliance, you will provide strategic leadership on high-profile projects that shape the future of responsible resource development. This is a senior, client-facing role where you’ll leverage your technical expertise and deep industry experience to influence regulators, engage stakeholders, and guide multi-disciplinary teams. Success in this role means establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to consultants, clients, and regulators, strengthening and growing SLR’s Environmental Management, Permitting & Compliance practice, driving business development, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, and representing SLR as a thought leader in the industry.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or related field
15-20 years’ experience with permitting and compliance in the mining sector, including demonstrated success leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects
Strong consulting experience, with proven ability to manage client relationships and grow business opportunities
Demonstrated ability to mentor and inspire technical teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, facilitation, and executive-level presentation
Strong written communication skills for high level of report writing and peer review capabilities
Professional Designation with appropriate Professional Organization

Responsibilities

Lead and grow SLR’s Environmental Management, Permitting & Compliance practice, ensuring delivery excellence across all projects
Mentor, coach, and develop senior and junior staff across disciplines, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability
Play a key role in advancing SLR’s technical capabilities and thought leadership in the mining sector.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive-level clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders
Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand services and cross-sell capabilities across SLR’s global network
Represent SLR in public forums, regulatory hearings, and industry associations
Provide high-level project management oversight, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are consistently achieved
Oversee preparation and peer review of complex permitting and compliance documentation
Bring technical depth to the evaluation of environmental, engineering, and regulatory challenges, offering practical solutions that meet client and regulatory needs