Contaminated Land Officer

CRA Group Limited; England; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced professional to manage and advise on Contaminated Land matters. You'll implement strategies, conduct inspections, and prepare legal documentation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Environmental studies and experience with ArcGIS databases. This position offers a primarily remote work environment, with occasional office visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in work related to contaminated land.
• Proficiency in using ArcGIS databases.
• A relevant degree in an Environmental subject or equivalent relatable experience.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advise and conduct inspections related to Contaminated Land matters.
• Update and implement the Council's Contaminated Land Strategy.
• Conduct inspections and investigations to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and serve notices and provide evidence for legal proceedings.
• Maintain records and assist with data provision for returns.
• Develop and update a Council GIS database.
• Prepare detailed and complex reports.
• Examine planning and building control applications.

Job description

Responsibilities

• This role involves advising, guiding, and conducting inspections and investigations related to Contaminated Land matters. The successful candidate will update, implement, and lead the Council's Contaminated Land Strategy, working closely with the Environmental Protection Team to ensure continuous improvement of the contaminated land service. Additionally, the role includes responding to Planning Applications and assisting others with land contamination applications., Act as the lead officer for the work stream.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation, technology, and information systems.
• Conduct inspections, visits, and investigations, which may be complex and involve enforcement actions to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Prepare and serve notices, providing evidence for legal proceedings.
• Ensure records are up to date and registers are maintained; assist with data provision for returns.
• Develop, maintain, and update a Council GIS database for potential contaminated land.
• Prepare detailed and complex reports as needed.
• Examine planning and building control applications, providing advice and consultation comments to the Development Services and Building Control Teams, including appeal comments.
• Conduct general surveys, monitoring, and measurements as required, interpreting data to inform decisions and other work., Working arrangements: Mainly remote, with occasional visits to the local authority office as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in work related to contaminated land.
• Proficiency in using ArcGIS databases.
• A relevant degree in an Environmental subject or equivalent relatable experience.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and regulatory requirements.