Environmental Protection Specialist

g2 Recruitment; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is assisting in the search for a Senior Environmental Protection Officer located in Royal Tunbridge Wells. This role requires a recognised Environmental Health degree and substantial experience in Environmental Protection, particularly in contaminated land and nuisance investigation work.

The successful candidate will act as the technical lead for contaminated land matters and manage survey complaints while working in a hybrid model that demands office attendance three days per fortnight.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a recognised Environmental Health degree.
• Substantial experience within Environmental Protection is required.
• Experience in contaminated land and nuisance investigation work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for contaminated land matters.
• Manage the investigation and resolution of noise and statutory nuisance complaints.
• Work across environmental permitting and private water supplies.
• Serve statutory notices and represent the service at Licensing Hearings.

Skills

Environmental Protection

Contaminated Land Investigation

Nuisance Investigation

Technical Reporting

Education

Recognised Environmental Health Degree

Job description

I am currently assisting one of my Local Authority clients in Kent to identify a Senior Environmental Protection Officer to hit the ground running.

Hybrid working arrangement – office/site attendance required 3 days per fortnight.

Applicants must hold a recognised Environmental Health degree and have substantial experience within Environmental Protection, particularly contaminated land and nuisance investigation work.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for contaminated land matters, including reviewing detailed technical reports and providing comments on planning applications relating to land contamination.
• Manage the investigation and resolution of noise and statutory nuisance complaints.
• Work across environmental permitting and private water supplies.
• Serve statutory notices and, where required, represent the service at Licensing Hearings and Court proceedings.

Additional duties

• Respond to service requests and carry out inspections at both domestic and commercial premises.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
• Investigate issues such as odour, artificial light, and noise nuisance.
• Take appropriate enforcement action where necessary.