Regulatory Officer (Process Industry – Installations) - 32222
We are looking for a professional individual with science or engineering qualifications and/or relevant experience of working in process industry to regulate sites operating in a range of industrial sectors including Chemicals, Combustion, Waste Incineration, Food and Drink, Paper & Pulp, and Hazardous Waste treatment.
Job Description
The role requires you to work as part of a team and independently using a wide range of regulatory and enforcement tools to safeguard the environment, prevent pollution, and optimise resource use.
Responsibilities
* Lead site-based audits at industrial sites, assess data and information to produce accurate and timely written assessments of the operator’s ability to protect the environment, prevent pollution and optimise use of resources.
* Complete desk‑top assessments of monitoring data, operational procedures and management systems.
* Influence and negotiate with operators to secure best practice, often dealing with people at senior levels within industry and local stakeholder communities.
* Where necessary, set conditions under which a site may continue to operate and enforce the law if they fail to comply.
* Respond to and investigate environmental incidents and regulatory breaches, ensuring remedial and enforcement actions are implemented.
Qualifications
* Relevant scientific/engineering qualifications (degree or equivalent).
* Experience of working in process industry or regulation.
* Membership of a relevant professional body (desirable).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of being a trusted and effective regulator.
Experience & Skills Required
* Experience of environmental regulation and/or enforcement (desirable).
* Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills, able to manage complex and fast‑changing situations.
* Pragmatic approach to achieving the best outcomes for the environment.
* Capability to flex and re‑prioritise, working across teams to meet organisational aims.
* Experience of incident management is desirable, including working with emergency responders and professional partners.
Contact
This is a permanent post based in Newcastle or Darlington. A full UK driving licence will be required for travel around the North East Area and occasional national travel. For questions relating to this role, please contact Dave Edwardson on 07785766459 or david.edwardson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interview
Interviews will be held in January 2026 face‑to‑face at our Newcastle office, or by exception on MS Teams.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Environment Agency is fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. Flexible working patterns, including job share, are welcomed for all vacancies.
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