Contaminated Land Officer

Colchester Borough Council; Ivy Chimneys; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Perkbox discounts & wellbeing perks

LGPS pension scheme

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Epping Forest District Council is seeking a Contaminated Land Officer to lead contaminated land services across Epping Forest District and neighbouring Harlow Council. You will provide expert advice on land contamination, risk assessment, redevelopment and oversee investigations to protect public health and the environment.

The role requires strong technical knowledge of contaminated land legislation, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a varied workload across two

Qualifications

• Experience in contaminated land and environmental risk management.
• Knowledge of Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Responsibilities

• Lead contaminated land services across Epping Forest District Council and neighbouring Harlow Council.
• Provide expert advice on land contamination, environmental risk management and redevelopment.
• Assess technical reports, advise planning officers and developers and ensure risks are managed through the planning process.
• Lead the implementation of environmental protection duties and oversee enforcement where required.
• Maintain contaminated land records and GIS datasets and ensure statutory duties are met.

Job description

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Contaminated Land Officer

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Hybrid - Home/Office 21/09/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

• Salary £54,181 - £57,132
• Pro Rata
• Contractual hours 28.8
• Basis Part time
• Region Epping
• Package LGPS pension scheme28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Perkbox discounts & wellbeing perks
• Hybrid working
• Ongoing professional development
• Flexible pay via Stream
• Reimbursement of professional membership
• Job category/type Permanent - Part Time
• Date posted 03/09/2026
• Job reference EREQ000562

Job description

Are you passionate about protecting public health, supporting sustainable development and improving the local environment? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced contaminated land professional to lead the delivery of contaminated land services across Epping Forest District Council and neighbouring Harlow Council.

As the lead specialist, you will provide expert advice on land contamination, environmental risk management and redevelopment. You will assess technical reports, advise planning officers and developers and ensure risks to human health, controlled waters, property and the environment are appropriately managed through the planning process.

You will lead the implementation of Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, undertake contaminated land investigations and risk assessments, review and update Contaminated Land Strategies and oversee enforcement activities where required.

The role also includes maintaining contaminated land records and GIS datasets and ensuring both authorities meet their statutory environmental protection duties.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced professional with strong technical knowledge of contaminated land legislation, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a varied workload across two organisations.

It is essential that you can effectively communicate in written and oral form with members of the public and on occasion manage difficult situations. The job requires that you hold a current full driving licence and have access to a car for use at all times during working hours. We’re looking for a positive and capable person to join our team and if this sounds like you then we would love to hear from you.

The role will be an agile mix of home working and office work in Epping and occasionally Harlow as well as site visits within those geographical areas.

For further information or to arrange an informal discussion about the post please contact Aldona Rahman at [e-mail].

Closing Date:21/09/2026

Epping Forest District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Civic Offices, 323 High Street,Epping, CM16 4BZ