Environmental Engineer

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Environmental Engineer, south west london

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Client:

NRL

Location:

south west london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Environmental & Permitting Engineer

Location: Northeast England

Reports to: Environmental Manager

About the Role

We’re looking for an Environment & Permitting Engineer to join our SHEQ Compliance team. This critical role will ensure that all environmental regulations and permitting requirements are met, supporting operations at an upper-tier COMAH establishment.

As a truly green business, we don’t just comply with environmental legislation—we strive to go beyond it, embedding sustainability at the core of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

As an Environmental & Permitting Engineer, you will:

• Manage Environmental Permitting & Compliance: Prepare and assess applications for EPR and PPC permits, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
• Support COMAH Compliance: Ensure adherence to environmental obligations related to being an upper-tier COMAH operator.
• Deliver Regulatory Requirements: Support ESOS compliance, carbon trading programs, and refine ISO 14001 and IATF systems.
• Develop & Implement Environmental Policies: Lead the implementation of EHS UK policies, ensuring best environmental management practices.
• Incident Management: Ensure all environmental accidents and incidents are documented, investigated, and improvements are tracked to completion.
• Occupational Hygiene Support: Work closely with Occupational Hygiene teams to maintain a safe working environment.
• Regulatory Liaison: Engage with enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and conduct audits as necessary.
• Performance Reporting: Provide environmental performance data and reports to support strategic improvements.
• Training & Awareness: Implement and assist in developing an environmental training strategy to enhance compliance and sustainability knowledge.
• Pollution Control & Waste Management: Coordinate waste management, pollution control, and recycling initiatives, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications & Experience

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced-level Health & Safety qualifications from an accredited body (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Experience maintaining, developing, and auditing Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 preferred).
• A deep understanding of environmental legislation, formal risk assessment techniques, and compliance requirements.
• Expertise in ISO 14001 and ensuring relevant standards align with operational activities.
• Familiarity with British & European environmental regulations, including EA permitting.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with experience in conducting environmental audits.
• Experience managing pollution control, waste management, and environmental health policies.
• Proficiency in MS applications, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• A self-starter mentality, with excellent communication and leadership skills.

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