32068 - Installations Regulatory Officer (Landfill)

Environment Agency; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A national environmental regulator is seeking individuals to oversee compliance of landfill sites in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire. The role involves conducting site inspections, leading enforcement actions, and analysing environmental data. Ideal candidates should have experience in waste regulation, a degree in a related discipline, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste or landfill regulation or industry.
• Ability to interpret environmental monitoring and performance data.
• Experience managing multiple priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Regulate a portfolio of landfill sites and ensure permit compliance.
• Conduct site inspections and respond to environmental incidents.
• Lead enforcement actions and audits - both virtual and on-site.

Skills

Waste regulation experience

Environmental management systems knowledge

Data analysis ability

Education

Degree in a scientific, environmental, or engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about protecting the environment? We're looking for driven individuals to join our team to focus on the regulation of our landfill sites. In this role, you'll oversee landfill site compliance across the region of Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire - playing a vital part in safeguarding communities and the environment.

What You'll Do

• Regulate a portfolio of landfill sites and ensure permit compliance
• Conduct site inspections and respond to environmental incidents
• Lead enforcement actions and audits - both virtual and on-site
• Analyse environmental monitoring data to drive performance
• Provide technical advice across teams and support wider regulatory efforts
• Use your influence and negotiation skills to promote best practice

You'll cover the Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire regions, with flexibility for site visits and home working with our base office in Warrington.

The Team

Our regulatory teams work across diverse industrial and rural landscapes, united by a strong collaborative culture. The Installations Team ensures compliance at permitted sites and engages with senior stakeholders, communities, and industry leaders.

Ideally, you\'ll have

• Experience in waste or landfill regulation or industry
• Familiarity with environmental management systems, auditing, and root cause analysis
• Ability to interpret environmental monitoring and performance data
• Experience managing multiple priorities independently
• A continuous improvement mindset
• A degree (or equivalent) in a scientific, environmental, or engineering discipline
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation (preferred)