As a Lead Specialist Permitting Officer, you’ll be one of the most senior members of NRW’s Marine Licensing Team, responsible for assessing some of the most complex and high-profile marine licence applications.

You'll carry out detailed technical assessments, consult with experts, and ensure decisions are robust, defensible, and well-documented. You may also act as an expert witness in public inquiries, supporting evidence-based, transparent regulation.

This is a busy, desk-based role where you’ll manage multiple cases simultaneously - balancing deadlines, problem-solving, and applying risk-based decision making under tight statutory timescales. You'll also play a key role in mentoring and supporting the wider team, helping to maintain high technical standards in marine permitting.

If you're looking for a role that combines deep technical challenge, environmental impact, and leadership - this is it.

As an organisation we support flexible working. You will be contracted to one of the NRW offices at the above locations and a suitable hybrid working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Any regular face to face meetings or training will be planned in advance.

To make an informal enquiry about this role, please contact Emmer Litt at Emmer.Litt@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

Interviews will be face to face (details of location will be shared in advance).