Senior Advisor BAT

Senior Advisor – UK BAT – 32438 – Environment Agency

Apply for a senior advisory role within the UK Best Available Techniques (BAT) team at the Environment Agency. The role focuses on developing national environmental standards for UK industry, coordinating technical documentation and engaging with stakeholders across government and sector experts.

The UK BAT Senior Advisor supports the drafting of BAT conclusions, liaises with Technical Working Groups and presents a final document suitable for publication as a new, nationwide environmental standard. The position requires a deep understanding of environmental legislation, technical project management and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary work.

• Support the drafting of BAT conclusions and present final documents to the Ministry of Defence and the Standards Council.
• Liaise with Technical Working Groups and other stakeholders to incorporate technical input into BAT documents.
• Ensure documents meet UK environmental legislation and policy requirements.
• Coordinate the work of technical authors and manage project timelines.
• Review technical documents for accuracy and detail utilisation.
• Ensure timely completion of deliverables and maintain high quality standards.
• Manage travel, overnight stays and other project related requirements as needed.

• Good understanding of process engineering and environmental issues.
• Strong eye for detail when reviewing technical documents.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK environmental legislation and policy.
• Critical review of arguments and data.
• Experience coordinating technical writing teams.
• Excellent project management skills and a drive to complete.

• Minimum 5 years working experience and a solid understanding of environmental regulation across industrial sectors.
• Expertise in UK and EU industrial environmental legislation, including IED and Environmental Permitting Regulations.
• Experience coordinating and reviewing publication of technical documents.
• Understanding of BAT conclusions implications for permits, industry and the environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning, prioritising and organising tasks and resources to deliver results on time.
• Ability to respond flexibly to challenges and build consensus.
• Technical analysis of complex industrial data.
• Working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and fostering inclusive practices.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

The Environment Agency is fully committed to an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We are committed to equal opportunities, ensuring an inclusive environment for all applicants.