Interim Lead: Contaminated Land Officer

Park Avenue Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Contaminated Land Officer for an interim role in the East Midlands. This position involves managing contaminated land workstreams, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in environmental protection, strong legislative knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive hourly rate within a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of contaminated land legislation and statutory guidance.
• Demonstrable experience in contaminated land investigation.
• Ability to interpret environmental data, risk assessments, and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections and complex investigations into contaminated land.
• Lead on implementing the Contaminated Land Strategy.
• Prepare statutory notices and support legal proceedings.
• Review planning applications and provide technical advice.
• Conduct site visits and monitor environmental data.

Skills

Contaminated land legislation knowledge

Environmental data interpretation

Verbal communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidence in enforcement proceedings

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Contaminated Land Officer for an interim role in the East Midlands. This position involves managing contaminated land workstreams, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in environmental protection, strong legislative knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive hourly rate within a hybrid working environment.