Kieran J Ball
Senior Permitting Consultant
Kieran is one of the Senior Permitting Consultants at the Permitting Company, who is chartered through CIWM. Kieran started his career in the waste and resource industry operating a permitted waste site which his family owned. Alongside this, Kieran studied an Environmental science degree and Environment management Nebosh diploma.
Kieran later left the family business which is still operational to date in pursuit of starting up his own successful consultancy. Kieran later joined forces with two other consultants in setting up The Permitting Company Limited. Kieran has a proven track record of getting permits over the line and working with new operators in designing sites which is a skill rarely found in consultancies. Kieran brings this ability to the table through experiencing what it takes to run a successful and efficient site.
Kieran J Ball
MCIWM EnvDipNEBOSH Senior Permitting Consultant
Joseph Challis
Permitting Assistant
Joseph performs background location checks to gather relevant information to assist in permit applications.
This ranges from carrying out environmental screening to identify sensitive receptors, protected sites, and areas that need consideration when building out management systems.
Joseph provides support to clients in helping them understand the permit process and advising clients on how to comply with their permit once granted.
Joseph Challis
Permitting Assistant
Ricky O’Brien
Technical Lead
Ricky is responsible for heading up permit applications that require development and review at a technical level. Having worked on large scale incinerator and installation sites, Ricky has an extensive background of working on complex applications.
Ricky has been involved in the waste and resource industry for nearly two decades, providing a range of compliance services from TCM cover, WAMITAB Training and Environmental Permitting Consultancy. At the Permitting Company, Ricky’s role is vital in supporting clients with highly complicated applications.
Ricky works closely with clients and the Environment Agency to navigate difficult permits ensuring that even the most technical and detailed applications are prepared and submitted with accuracy and strategic insight.
Ricky O'Brien
Technical Lead
Louise Moore
Operations Coordinator
As the Operations Coordinator at The Permitting Company, I manage the day-to-day operations of the business from invoicing and bookkeeping to coordinating schedules, handling client communications, and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Alongside my administrational role, I’m also a qualified Technically Competent Manager (TCM), holding both MROC1 and HROC6. I provide TCM cover on behalf of The Permitting Company, supporting clients in meeting their regulatory obligations and maintaining site compliance.
With a strong understanding of both business operations and industry compliance requirements, I’m proud to contribute to the success of our clients and the continued growth of the permitting company.
Louise Moore
Operations Coordinator
Laura Farrell
Systems Administrator
Laura is responsible for managing client data and permit packs to ensure all information is collated properly, and to check for any gaps in missing information which could be required within a permit application.
Laura maintains all databases to ensure systems are up to date. Laura is currently undertaking a NEBOSH Environmental Diploma to further her career within the Permitting Company, and in the sector as a whole.
Laura Farrell
Systems Administrator
Stephen Griffiths
Senior Permitting Consultant
Stephen is a Senior Permitting Consultant at The Permitting Company, with over 21 years of experience in the waste and environmental sector. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with businesses of all sizes, providing expert support in environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and the Waste Framework Directive.
Stephen has a strong track record in the organic waste sector, particularly in composting, anaerobic digestion, and land spreading activities. With a deep understanding of the permitting process, he guides clients smoothly through complex applications, permit variations, and ongoing compliance requirements.
In addition to consultancy, Stephen delivers WAMITAB training and provides TCM cover for a variety of waste operations, helping sites maintain ongoing compliance following permit determination.
At The Permitting Company, Stephen is committed to offering clear, practical advice and transparent service that takes the stress out of commissioning a waste management facility.
Stephen Griffiths
Senior Permitting Consultant