Technical Author - Inorganic chemicals BAT

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Technical Author - Inorganic chemicals - UK BAT (Job ) at Environment Agency.

We are fully committed to an inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns. This role focuses on drafting Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions and liaising with technical working groups to produce UK‑wide environmental standards.

• Draft BAT conclusions and present a final document suitable for publication as a new UK‑wide environmental standard for industry.
• Liaise with Technical Working Groups and present findings.
• Analyse technical arguments and data critical to BAT conclusions.
• Write technical documents and manage projects to completion.
• Travel and overnight stays may be required.

• At least 5 years of experience in the large volume inorganic chemicals (LVIC) industry.
• Solid understanding of environmental regulation in the LVIC sector.
• Good understanding of process engineering and environmental issues.
• Knowledge of UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, including IED and Environmental Permitting Regulations.
• Strong technical analysis of complex industrial data and ability to communicate findings.
• Project management skills and drive to complete.

• Collection and technical analysis of complex industrial data.
• Understanding BAT implications in permits and industry.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Building and maintaining relationships.
• Planning, prioritising and organising tasks.
• Responding flexibly to challenges and building consensus.
• Ability to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures and encouraging diversity issues.

Applications will be blind‑assessed using competency questions. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams. Please contact paul.steve for queries.