Environmental Engineer

AESC UK; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

AESC UK recherche un Ingénieur Environnemental pour rejoindre son équipe SHEQ. Ce rôle clé garantit la conformité aux réglementations environnementales tout en soutenant des pratiques de développement durable. Le candidat idéal saura gérer les permis environnementaux, travailler avec des agences réglementaires et aider à l'implémentation de stratégies de durabilité au sein de l'organisation.

Benefits

26 jours de congés plus jours fériés

Plan de retraite amélioré

Plan dentaire

Programme de parrainage des employés

Membre de salle de gym à prix réduit

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion des permis environnementaux et obligations de conformité.
• Qualifications avancées en santé et sécurité (NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Connaissance des législations environnementales britanniques et européennes requise.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les permis environnementaux et garantir la conformité aux obligations.
• Développer des politiques environnementales et assurer la gestion des incidents.
• Coordinater les initiatives de contrôle des pollutions et de gestion des déchets.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Health & Safety, Engineering

Tools

MS Applications

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Environmental Engineer

Department: SHEQ

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sunderland

Reporting To: Environmental Manager

Description

We're looking for an Environment & Permitting Engineer to join our SHEQ Compliance team at AESC UK. 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.

AESC Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase / sell scheme
• Enhanced life assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
• Dental plan
• Summer and Christmas savings club
• Flexible working *office roles
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pay based appraisal
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounted gym membership