Contaminated Land Officer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Kettering - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3-Month Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

This role involves advising guiding and conducting inspections and investigations related to Contaminated Land matters. The successful candidate will update implement and lead the Councils Contaminated Land Strategy working closely with the Environmental Protection Team to ensure continuous improvement of the contaminated land service. Additionally the role includes responding to Planning Applications and assisting others with land contamination applications.

Responsibilities

Act as the lead officer for the work stream.
Maintain knowledge of relevant legislation technology and information systems.
Conduct inspections visits and investigations which may be complex and involve enforcement actions to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
Prepare and serve notices providing evidence for legal proceedings.
Ensure records are up to date and registers are maintained; assist with data provision for returns.
Develop maintain and update a Council GIS database for potential contaminated land.
Prepare detailed and complex reports as needed.
Examine planning and building control applications providing advice and consultation comments to the Development Services and Building Control Teams including appeal comments.
Conduct general surveys monitoring and measurements as required interpreting data to inform decisions and other work.

Requirements

Experience in work related to contaminated land.
Proficiency in using ArcGIS databases.
A relevant degree in an Environmental subject or equivalent relatable experience.
Knowledge of relevant legislation guidance and regulatory requirements.

Additional Information

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Working arrangements: Mainly remote with occasional visits to the local authority office as needed.

The role closes soon apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

To advise give guidance undertake inspections/investigations and associated enforcement actions on Contaminated Land matters

Required Education:

A relevant degree in an Environmental subject or equivalent relatable experienceKnowledge of relevant legislation guidance and regulatory requirements

3-Month Contract with a Local AuthoritySummaryThis role involves advising guiding and conducting inspections and investigations related to Contaminated Land matters. The successful candidate will update implement and lead the Councils Contaminated Land Strategy working closely with the Environmental...