Compliance Advisor

FCC Environment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the UK seeks a Compliance Advisor to ensure environmental compliance at multiple sites. The role involves advising site managers, conducting inspections, and developing plans for compliance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Science, experience in environmental monitoring, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits including annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in an environmental or leachate role.
• Experience in the waste industry or environmental monitoring preferred.
• Membership of CIWM is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Advise site managers on compliance with environmental permits.
• Ensure environmental monitoring and reporting are completed on time.
• Conduct site environmental inspections and audits.

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Report writing

Strong communication skills

Collaborative working

Resilience

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…

Compliance Advisor

Salary: £31,235 - £39,044 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 8.30 am to 5.00 pm

Location: Buckden Landfill, PE19 5UH

As a Compliance Advisor at FCC Environment, you will provide expert advice and guidance to site managers, ensuring environmental compliance across multiple designated facilities. You will play a key role in monitoring, reporting, and improving environmental performance, as well as building strong relationships with regulators.

This vacancy is for a full‑time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 25 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase, and more
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Advising and guiding site managers to achieve compliance with environmental permits and legislation
• Ensuring environmental monitoring and reporting are completed as scheduled
• Developing and delivering plans to manage and control environmental compliance issues, including leachate management
• Supporting the management of contractors and procurement of environmental infrastructure
• Producing technical and environmental reports for regulators
• Conducting site environmental inspections and audits
• Liaising with the Environment Agency and other stakeholders
• Responding to public complaints and maintaining records
• Updating site environmental procedures and supporting continuous improvement

What are we looking for?

• Preferably educated to degree level or with a proven track record in an environmental or leachate role
• Experience using environmental monitoring equipment and report writing
• Experience in the waste industry and/or environmental monitoring (preferred)
• Membership of CIWM (beneficial)
• Strong reputation for delivering projects on time and to budget
• Ability to work collaboratively with operational, environmental, and managerial staff
• Initiative and willingness to take responsibility for regular site work
• Resilience and ability to manage third parties effectively
• Strong communication skills, including with regulators and stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver added value
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Looking for self‑advancement and future progression

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to apply

If you want to advance your career as a Compliance Advisor, please apply.