At a Glance
- Tasks: Support environmental compliance and drive sustainability initiatives in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join Brightwork, a forward-thinking company focused on HSEQ excellence.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in environmental performance and sustainability efforts.
- Qualifications: Degree or experience in Environmental Science or related fields required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Brightwork's client has an exciting new vacancy within their HSEQ department for a new Environmental Specialist to join the team. The role will support the Business in maintaining compliance with environmental legislation, permits, licences, authorisations and management system requirements. The role provides technical environmental advice and support across site, including environmental monitoring, data analysis, regulatory submissions, environmental improvement projects, incident investigation, audit and inspection activity. You will help drive continual improvement in environmental performance, supporting compliance with ISO 14001, ASI requirements, site permits and wider sustainability objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the application, variation, amendment and ongoing monitoring of environmental permits, licences, authorisations, consents and exemptions.
- Monitor compliance with environmental legislation, site permits, regulatory obligations and business management system requirements.
- Prepare, review and submit environmental data and reports to SEPA, local authorities, statutory bodies and internal stakeholders as required.
- Provide technical and specialist environmental support to site departments, including advice on environmental controls, permit requirements and improvement actions.
- Support environmental monitoring and sampling activities, including air emissions, water, waste, land, soil and groundwater where applicable.
- Analyse environmental data to identify trends, risks, improvement opportunities and potential compliance concerns.
- Support the development and implementation of environmental management plans, strategies, campaigns, objectives and improvement plans.
- Act as a focal point for environmental improvement and sustainability initiatives, including carbon reduction, resource efficiency, biodiversity, land management.
- Support development of improved environmental data systems, dashboards, mapping tools or GIS-based information where beneficial.
Qualifications
- Degree, HND or equivalent experience in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Chemistry, Sustainability or a relevant technical discipline.
- Experience in an environmental, sustainability, compliance or regulated industrial role.
- Good understanding of environmental legislation, permits, compliance obligations and management systems.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret environmental data and identify trends or risks.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and communicate technical matters to non-specialists.
- Confident undertaking site inspections, audits and field-based environmental checks.
- Able to work with operational teams and provide practical, proportionate environmental advice.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines, actions and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Able to investigate incidents and support root cause analysis.
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Experience working on a regulated industrial, manufacturing, COMAH or PPC/permitted site.
- Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and/or ASI requirements.
- Experience dealing with SEPA or other environmental regulators.
- Experience with environmental monitoring, sampling programmes or contractor management.
- Experience using Power BI, GIS, SharePoint, or similar data/reporting systems.
Hours of Work
Monday- Thursday: 0800 - 16:30
Friday: 0800-1300
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your most recent CV to the address supplied.
Specialist Environmental Consultant in Inverness employer: Brightwork Ltd
Brightwork is an exceptional employer that prioritises environmental sustainability and compliance, offering a dynamic work culture where employees can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, the company provides ample opportunities for growth within the HSEQ department, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement in environmental performance. Located in a vibrant area, Brightwork supports a healthy work-life balance with flexible hours, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of environmental consultancy.
