Environmental Specialist
Job in
Leeds, West Yorkshire, ME17, England, UK
Listed on 2026-03-09
Listing for:
Irwin & Colton
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-09
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Manchester or Leeds or Liverpool or Newcastle (Hybrid with regional travel)
Circa £53,000 + Car Allowance and Attractive Benefits
Are you ready to take on a pivotal role where you'll lead on environmental compliance and permitting across the waste and recycling sector?
Irwin and Colton have been engaged to recruit a Regional Environmental Specialist for a global leader in the environmental services sector. The organisation operates over 150 sites across the UK and internationally, generating annual revenues in excess of £4 billion.
Key responsibilities of the Regional Environmental Specialist will include:
Providing expert advice environmental compliance, ensuring alignment with legislation, best practice, and internal management systems
Leading the development, preparation and submission of environmental permit applications, environmental regulatory guidance, and best practice.
Acting as a key point of contact with regulatory bodies, including the Environment Agency, building positive relationships and ensuring effective communication and resolution on technical matters
Identifying upcoming trends across the space and advising clients to help ensure best practice
The successful Regional Environmental Specialist will have:
Demonstrable experience in a comparable role, preferably within the waste, recycling or resource use industry.
A degree in an environmental discipline or a relevant professional qualification, such as ISEP (IEMA).
Practical knowledge of environmental management systems, including ISO 14001 and environmental permitting
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, please contact Jessica Rowe on (phone number removed) or Reference JR4415
Irwin and Colton are a specialist Environment, Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the Southeast of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the environment, health and safety industry from Environment, Health and Safety Manager, Health and safety Director through to Environment, Health and Safety Manager positions.
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