What's involved with this role: Job Title: Principal Environmental Technical Officer Ref: Exeter 5277317 Pay rate: £22.20 per hour PAYE Role length: Anticipated 2 - 3 months Working arrangements: Hybrid working Additional requirements: Driving Licence The role: We are currently seeking an experienced Principal Environmental Technical Officer to join the Environmental Health team to specialise in the area of noise/air quality monitoring or contaminated land. In order to carry out this role, you will be a qualified professional with a degree or equivalent in Environmental Health or a related science field, registered with EHORB or similar and you must have at least five years of relevant local government experience or relevant proven experience, particularly in noise, air quality, or contaminated land issues. You will also have experience of managing complex projects and heavy workloads and a solid understanding of Environmental Health policies and issues. The role: Monitoring and assessing noise and air quality issues Managing matters relating to contaminated land Overseeing complex environmental projects Ensuring compliance with relevant environmental legislation and standards Preparing detailed reports and liaising with internal and external stakeholders What the client is looking for: BSc/Diploma in Environmental Health and EHORB Certificate of Registration OR other relevant science or maths degree or equivalent professional qualification in the field of noise/air quality monitoring or contaminated land Able to demonstrate up to date training and knowledge through CPD certificates A minimum of five years Local Government experience in the area of noise/air quality monitoring or contaminated land or a proven track record in this area Experience of managing complex projects and heavy workloads Very good organisational, analytical, communications and interpersonal skills Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and similar applications Good project and team management skills Practical experience of researching, preparing and conducting campaigns/educational initiatives Knowledge of Environmental Health and the issues which affect Environmental Health policy How to Apply: Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. JE Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.