Overview
Astute's Renewable Team is partnering with an established Anaerobic Digestion business and is looking to recruit a Regional Environmental Compliance Engineer to lead environmental compliance and performance across the UK anaerobic digestion sites. The role will require a hybrid working arrangement from the main site in Stokesley.
The starting salary is up to £65,000, depending on experience, with bonus schemes.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Managing Director the Regional Environmental Compliance Engineer will:
* Oversee and maintain environmental permits, ensuring compliance across all UK sites.
* Prepare and submit statutory environmental reports in accordance with regulatory requirements.
* Support environmental permitting and approvals for new developments and acquisitions.
* Serve as a primary liaison with regulatory bodies, including the Environment Agency and local authorities.
* Monitor and interpret environmental legislation, ensuring ongoing compliance and future readiness.
* Carry out site inspections and audits, identifying risks and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
* Lead and assist with both internal and external environmental audits.
* Provide technical guidance and support to site managers and operational teams.
* Develop and enhance environmental procedures and management systems.
* Track environmental performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
* Deliver training and share knowledge to strengthen environmental awareness and capability across teams.
* Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to integrate compliance into daily operations.
* Travel regularly to sites across the UK (50–75% of the time).
Professional qualifications
* Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related field.
* At least 3 years' experience in environmental permitting, compliance, or regulatory roles within the UK, ideally within anaerobic digestion, renewable energy, waste management, or wastewater sectors.
* An environmental qualification such as a NEBOSH Environmental Diploma, Certificate or IEMA; ISO 14001 knowledge or certification (Internal or Lead Auditor) is advantageous.
* Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
* Proven experience developing, implementing, and enhancing environmental management systems and processes, including ISO 14001.
Personal Skills
* Highly organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confident in engaging with internal teams and external regulators.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret environmental data and regulatory requirements.
* Proactive and self‑motivated, able to work independently.
* Practical problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
Salary and benefits
* Salary £60,000–£65,000 depending on experience, plus bonus schemes.
* pension contributions
* healthcare
* other benefits
Equal Employment Opportunity
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.
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