Environmental Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sustainability sector seeks an Environment & Permitting Engineer to join its SHEQ Compliance team. The successful candidate will ensure all environmental regulations are met and will play a vital role in supporting operational compliance at an upper-tier COMAH establishment. Key responsibilities include managing environmental permitting, delivering regulatory requirements, and implementing sustainability policies.

Benefits

Sustainability initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Health and Safety training programs

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining, developing, and auditing Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 preferred).
• Deep understanding of environmental legislation and compliance.
• Familiarity with British & European environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage Environmental Permitting & Compliance for EPR and PPC permits.
• Support COMAH Compliance and ensure adherence to environmental obligations.
• Coordinate waste management and pollution control initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Health & Safety, Engineering

Advanced-level Health & Safety qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH)

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

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Reports to: Environmental Manager

About the Role

We’re looking for an Environment & Permitting Engineer to join our SHEQ Compliance team. 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.