Principal Environmental Technical Officer

We are working with a local authority who are actively seeking a Principal Environmental Technical Officer to lead on the screening of planning applications received by the council and to co-ordinate the Environmental Health and Community Safety response.

The post will include coordinating appropriate attendance at Development Committee Screening meetings and Committee meetings as required.

Location: Southwest based Local Authority 

Set-up: Hybrid / Remote

Rate: £25.95 per hour via umbrella, inside IR35

Duration: Initial 5-month contract

Hours: Full-time position

Responsibilities include:

• To assist the Service Lead on matters relating to air quality
• To oversee the operation and calibration of atmospheric pollution monitoring stations(s) and review the monitoring programme/network
• To undertake the inspection and monitoring of premises in accordance with the provisions of environmental permitting regulations and any future legislation covering the same, drafting and issuing permits and undertaking enforcement action if necessary
• To deal with complex matters such as audits, regulatory returns, reports and complaints arising around relevant areas of environmental health legislation

Requirements:

• In addition to the qualifications, knowledge, and skills required for roles at this level, this role requires:
• Experience in the area of noise/air quality monitoring or contaminated land
• A minimum of 5-years Local Government experience required for initial shortlisting, then thereafter at the client’s discretion
• A proven track record of working in the area of expertise outlined in the ‘main duties and responsibilities’ section AND experience of managing complex projects and heavy workloads
• Must have a valid driving license

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion