Environmental Permitting Officer

Location:

Yorkshire

Rate:
Competitive Hourly Rate

Contract:

Interim

A Local Authority in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Environmental Permitting Officer to support their Environmental Protection service.

The role will focus on regulating permitted installations and waste operations under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR), ensuring compliance with permit conditions and supporting enforcement where breaches occur.

This is a hands‑on regulatory role requiring an officer confident with site inspections, compliance assessments and environmental legislation.

• Carry out inspections of permitted industrial and waste sites to assess compliance with permit conditions
• Produce Compliance Assessment Reports (CARs) and regulatory documentation
• Investigate breaches of Environmental Permitting Regulations and recommend enforcement action where necessary
• Provide regulatory advice and guidance to businesses regarding environmental compliance
• Support case management relating to pollution control and environmental regulation
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and partner agencies where required
• Prepare reports, correspondence and legal documentation to support regulatory action

• Experience working with the Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR)
• Background in Environmental Protection, Pollution Control or Waste Regulation
• Experience carrying out inspections and regulatory compliance assessments
• Strong report writing and case management skills
• Local Authority or regulatory experience preferred

• Interim contract
• Competitive hourly rate
• Local Authority environment
• Immediate or short notice start preferred

If you would like to discuss the role further, please get in touch.

Jacques Shepherd

Stonehouse Recruitment

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