Senior Environmental Officer

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established recruitment partner is seeking a Senior Environmental Officer in Belfast. The role involves managing the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Ideal candidates have a degree in Environmental Science, practical experience with PPC permitting, and EMS auditing. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, promoting career growth and a commitment to workplace sustainability.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar environmental advisory role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Ensure compliance with PPC permits and other environmental regulations.
• Oversee waste management activities across sites.
• Evaluate potential environmental impacts of operations.
• Implement solutions to improve environmental performance.

Skills

Knowledge and practical experience of environmental/PPC permitting

Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

Hands-on experience in environmental and EMS auditing

Ability to manage compliance and improve environmental performance

Education

Primary degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

VANRATH is excited to partner with a well-established, large-scale organisation in the recruitment of a Senior Environmental Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a strong commitment to workplace safety, sustainability, and employee well-being.

Location: Belfast | Hours: Monday to Friday | Contract: Permanent

The organisation offers a supportive, stable environment with opportunities for long-term career growth and professional development.

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary

• Career development opportunities

• Comprehensive benefits package

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• A primary degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline

• Knowledge and practical experience of environmental/PPC permitting and consent requirements

• Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

• Hands-on experience in environmental and EMS auditing or inspections

• At least 2 years\' experience in a similar environmental advisory role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), supporting Environmental Working Groups (EWGs) and the wider organisation

• Ensure compliance with PPC permits, discharge consents, and other environmental regulations

• Oversee and coordinate waste management activities across sites

• Evaluate potential environmental impacts of site and contractor operations

• Identify, recommend, and implement solutions to maintain compliance and improve environmental performance (e.g., waste, water, air, energy)

• Maintain accurate systems to track environmental performance metrics such as waste, VOCs, air emissions, and water usage

• Prepare professional reports for internal and external stakeholders

• Manage and monitor contractor environmental compliance and evaluations

For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via Vanrath.