Environmental Scientist - Waste Permitting (Contract)

Jdr Recruitment; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

JDR Recruitment is recruiting an Environmental Scientific Officer for a Northern Ireland Civil Service assignment with DAERA / NIEA Waste Permitting Branch in Lisburn. The role focuses on scientific assessment, data management, fieldwork and reporting to support environmental protection and waste regulation.

The position offers 37 hours per week at a pay of £17.43 per hour on a temporary contract running from 1 November 2026 to 1 December 2027, with potential for extension subject to regulatory

Qualifications

• GCSEs / GCE O Levels in separate subjects including English, Mathematics and one Science subject.
• No specific previous experience is required.
• A degree in an environmental subject would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare scientific reports, surveys and casework relating to environmental protection.
• Assess and interpret scientific information against regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with environmental legislation and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist with fieldwork, including visits to waste-management sites.
• Manage scientific data and records across a range of IT systems.
• Support colleagues in delivering positive environmental outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data management

Regulatory interpretation

Report writing

Fieldwork coordination

Education

GCSEs / GCE O Levels

Job description

JDR Recruitment is recruiting an Environmental Scientific Officer for a Northern Ireland Civil Service assignment with DAERA / NIEA Waste Permitting Branch in Lisburn. The role focuses on scientific assessment, data management, fieldwork and reporting to support environmental protection and waste regulation.

The position offers 37 hours per week at a pay of £17.43 per hour on a temporary contract running from 1 November 2026 to 1 December 2027, with potential for extension subject to regulatory