Environmental Specialist

Chemring Energetics UK Ltd; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Healthcare

Employee assistance programme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

A global provider of defense materials in the United Kingdom seeks an Environmental Specialist to maintain its Environmental Management System, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and procedures. The role includes leading environmental audit programs and reducing utility usage. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Environmental Management, NEBOSH certification, and proven experience in environmental management roles. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Environmental Specialist or Manager.
• Experience managing environmental consents and PPC permits.
• Knowledge of ER2014 and COMAH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and permit conditions.
• Deliver presentations on performance indicators to the Leadership Team.
• Lead initiatives to reduce utility usage and environmental impact.
• Lead environmental audit programmes to assess compliance and drive improvement.
• Collate and submit CCA data and annual packaging returns.

Skills

Strong knowledge of ISO 14001

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Advanced IT skills

Incident investigation

IT literacy

Education

Degree in Environmental Management

NEBOSH certification

Tools

SEPA

PPC permits

Job description

Chemring Energetics UK is a global business providing a range of equipment based on energetic materials for defence, civil defence, and key commercial customers.

We’re looking for an Environmental Specialist to join our HSE team at Ardeer, reporting to the HSE Manager. This is a key role in maintaining a suitable Environmental Management System and ensuring that all operations at CEUK are undertaken in full compliance with environmental and waste-related legislation and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out all activities in compliance with HSE legislation, company policy, and procedures.
• Report unsafe acts and conditions via the Near Miss system.
• Review, improve, and communicate the Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring ISO 14001 compliance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and permit conditions (PPC, abstraction, discharge).
• Deliver presentations on performance indicators, issues, and trends to the Leadership Team at the Environmental Steering Group.
• Define and lead environmental audit programmes to assess compliance and drive improvement.
• Prepare and manage PPC permit variations in line with strategic business development.
• Lead initiatives to reduce utility usage and environmental impact across sites.
• Manage waste movements, ensure compliance with waste regulations, and support waste reduction in line with the waste hierarchy.
• Collate and submit Climate Change Agreement (CCA) data and annual packaging returns.
• Support HSE Manager in integrating environmental, health, and safety issues within the team.
• Provide support to the Emergency Response and Crisis Management Teams, including environmental emergency training.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Environmental Management or related discipline.
• NEBOSH certification.
• Proven experience as an Environmental Specialist or Manager.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001, certification audits, and compliance.
• Experience managing environmental consents, PPC permits, and working with SEPA.
• Knowledge of ER2014 and COMAH regulations from an environmental perspective.
• Skilled in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and problem solving.
• Advanced IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

The Ideal Candidate:

• Personally committed to Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to resolve issues before they escalate.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across all levels.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to build effective relationships and drive cultural change.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and confident in engaging with regulators and stakeholders.

In return, we offer a competitive salary plus excellent benefits, including pension, healthcare, an employee assistance programme, and a range of flexible benefits such as Cycle2work and employee discounts.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.