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Environmental & Permitting Engineer

  • Location: Sunderland, SR5
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 3 days ago

  • Sector: Advanced Facilities
  • Contact: Allan Stevenson
  • Contact Email: allan.stevenson@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 01642 917486
  • Start Date: 29 May 2025
  • Expiry Date: 29 June 2025
  • Job Ref: V-254565-1

Environmental & Permitting Engineer
Location: Northeast England
Department: EHS (Safety, Health & Environment)
Reports to: Environmental Manager
About the Role
We’re looking for an Environment & Permitting Engineer to join our SHEQ Compliance team. This critical role will ensure that all environmental regulations and permitting requirements are met, supporting operations at an upper-tier COMAH establishment.
As a truly green business, we don’t just comply with environmental legislation—we strive to go beyond it, embedding sustainability at the core of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
As an Environmental & Permitting Engineer, you will:

  • Manage Environmental Permitting & Compliance: Prepare and assess applications for EPR and PPC permits, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.

  • Support COMAH Compliance: Ensure adherence to environmental obligations related to being an upper-tier COMAH operator.

  • Deliver Regulatory Requirements: Support ESOS compliance, carbon trading programs, and refine ISO 14001 and IATF systems.

  • Develop & Implement Environmental Policies: Lead the implementation of EHS UK policies, ensuring best environmental management practices.

  • Incident Management: Ensure all environmental accidents and incidents are documented, investigated, and improvements are tracked to completion.

  • Occupational Hygiene Support: Work closely with Occupational Hygiene teams to maintain a safe working environment.

  • Regulatory Liaison: Engage with enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and conduct audits as necessary.

  • Performance Reporting: Provide environmental performance data and reports to support strategic improvements.

  • Training & Awareness: Implement and assist in developing an environmental training strategy to enhance compliance and sustainability knowledge.

  • Pollution Control & Waste Management: Coordinate waste management, pollution control, and recycling initiatives, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications & Experience
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

  • A degree in Environmental Science, Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Advanced-level Health & Safety qualifications from an accredited body (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).

  • Experience maintaining, developing, and auditing Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 preferred).

  • A deep understanding of environmental legislation, formal risk assessment techniques, and compliance requirements.

  • Expertise in ISO 14001 and ensuring relevant standards align with operational activities.

  • Familiarity with British & European environmental regulations, including EA permitting.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities, with experience in conducting environmental audits.

  • Experience managing pollution control, waste management, and environmental health policies.

  • Proficiency in MS applications, MS Project, and AutoCAD.

  • A self-starter mentality, with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a team that is driving environmental excellence at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping a zero-carbon economy and building a cleaner, safer environment for future generations.

  • Competitive salary & benefits package.

  • Career development & growth opportunities in sustainability and environmental management.

  • Work on cutting-edge projects in a world-leading battery manufacturing company.

  • A supportive and forward-thinking workplace, committed to innovation and environmental leadership.



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