Environmental Health Officer - Environmental Protection & Contaminated Land

Environmental Health Officer – Environmental Protection & Contaminated Land

Hours: 37 per week

Rate: £315 per day

Location: Hybrid (50% remote, 50% office/site based)

Start date: 15 September 2025

Duration: 20 weeks, with potential for extension

Role overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced Environmental Health Officer with expertise in environmental protection and contaminated land. The successful candidate will carry out a range of statutory and policy-driven duties, ensuring compliance and providing professional guidance across environmental protection matters.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct inspections of premises, business operations, construction sites, and permitted processes to ensure compliance with statutory and policy requirements
• Prepare IPPC reports and risk-rate premises
• Review, assess, and process environmental permits and variations
• Support investigations into statutory nuisances, including noise and air pollution
• Provide high-quality responses to planning consultations

Essential qualifications & experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge and experience in contaminated land
• Demonstrated expertise in planning consultations, air pollution control legislation, and statutory nuisance processes
• Understanding of noise monitoring equipment and protocols
• Significant experience in environmental protection, pollution control, and statutory nuisance
• Full UK driving licence

Additional information:

• The role requires compliance with organisational policies and procedures
• Responsibilities may be subject to review and amendment in line with evolving needs