Contaminated Land Officer
Contaminated Land Officer
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05-06-2025
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Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
This is a specialist post responsible for the regulation of contaminated land in line with statutory duties planning guidance and environmental best practice.
The role involves assessing remediating and advising on land contamination issues across the city particularly in support of planning and development functions.
The successful candidate will act as a key technical adviser contributing to environmental protection through the development and implementation of strategic and operational policies related to contaminated land.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Provide expert advice and support to Planning Building Control and other service areas on the identification assessment and remediation of potentially contaminated land.
Lead on the implementation and review of the Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy.
Operate GIS and other data systems to manage analyse and interpret environmental data relevant to land contamination.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the local authoritys Contaminated Land Information Management System.
Handle complex enquiries and provide technical information to the public developers and internal stakeholders.
Attend meetings (including site visits public hearings and court proceedings) to present technical evidence and support environmental casework.
Keep accurate records and maintain statistical and administrative information.
Ensure that all work is compliant with environmental legislation corporate policies and health and safety requirements.
Promote inclusive and non-discriminatory practices in all areas of service delivery.
Skills/Experience:
Extensive technical knowledge of contaminated land legislation guidance and practical application.
Demonstrable experience of conducting contaminated land assessments and managing complex environmental investigations.
Ability to analyse technical data prepare reports and communicate findings clearly in both written and verbal formats.
Competence in using GIS and other digital systems for environmental data analysis.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues partners and stakeholders.
Chartered or full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIWEM IEMA ICE).
Previous experience working in a regulatory planning or local authority environment.
Experience of working in a quality-assured or accredited framework.
Strong customer service skills and the ability to deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Presentation skills and the ability to contribute to consultation and public engagement processes.
Additional Information:
A degree or formal qualification in a relevant environmental or technical discipline.
This is a hybrid role requiring occasional site visits and attendance at external meetings or hearings.
Extensive technical knowledge of contaminated land legislation, guidance, and practical application. Demonstrable experience of conducting contaminated land assessments and managing complex environmental investigations. Ability to analyse technical data, prepare reports, and communicate findings clearly in both written and verbal formats. Competence in using GIS and other digital systems for environmental data analysis. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders. Chartered or full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIWEM, IEMA, ICE). Previous experience working in a regulatory, planning, or local authority environment. Experience of working in a quality-assured or accredited framework. Strong customer service skills and the ability to deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Presentation skills and the ability to contribute to consultation and public engagement processes.
Education
A degree or formal qualification in a relevant environmental or technical discipline.
Employment Type
Full Time
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