Role: Contaminated Land Officer REF 1648425
Contract Length: Initial 12 weeks
Location: Mainly remote working, potential some need to visit local authority office on occasion
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £46 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for a Contaminated Land Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTAMINATED LAND OFFICER
- To advise, give guidance, undertake inspections/investigations and associated enforcement actions on Contaminated Land matters.
- To update, implement and lead on the implementation of the Council’s Contaminated Land Strategy.
- To work closely with and assist the other members of the Environmental Protection Team to ensure that all aspects of the contaminated land service are constantly kept under review and improved.
- To respond to Planning Applications and provide support and assist others to respond to land contamination applications.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE CONTAMINATED LAND OFFICER
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and regulatory requirements.
- Experience of work relating to contaminated land.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and ArcGIS.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise work and manage competing work demands.
- Able to respond positively under pressure.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work within a team and be a team player.
- Able and willing to work independently and under supervision.
- Flexible and receptive to new ideas and ways of working.
- Ability to effectively analyse and interpret data.
- A relevant degree in an Environmental subject or equivalent relatable experience.
- Experience in the use of ArcGIS databases
If you are a Contaminated Land Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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