Environmental Engineer - Stack Monitoring
Culham, Oxfordshire (2 days on site, 3 days flexible)
6-month contract | Full-time | Start ASAP
£56-61/hour Inside IR35
Are you an Environmental Engineer with experience in emissions monitoring, radiological assessment, or air quality compliance? This is a unique opportunity to lead critical environmental studies supporting the safe and compliant operation of advanced engineering and research facilities.
This role will focus on evaluating stack monitoring arrangements and assessing the feasibility of developing in-house monitoring capabilities. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with environmental and radiological regulations while helping shape future monitoring strategies.
The Opportunity
You'll lead two important technical studies:
Stack Monitoring Feasibility Study - analysing historical emissions data, compliance requirements, and monitoring effectiveness
In-House Monitoring Capability Study - evaluating the feasibility, requirements, and roadmap for internalising stack monitoring capabilityYour work will directly influence environmental compliance, regulatory engagement, and long-term monitoring strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental & Radiological Assessment
Review historical stack monitoring data, including tritium, radiological, and hazardous material emissions
Analyse operational trends, contamination patterns, and measurement accuracy
Evaluate compliance with UK environmental regulations, including EPR and IRR17
Assess Safety Case requirements and Best Available Techniques (BAT) obligations
Define monitoring data requirements for regulatory submissionsMonitoring Strategy & Capability Development
Audit existing stack monitoring systems, technologies, and processes
Assess feasibility of developing in-house monitoring capability
Identify required equipment, analytical tools, and competencies
Develop recommendations for improved monitoring frequencies and methodologies
Produce a roadmap for capability development, including cost and resource planningTechnical Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement
Produce detailed technical reports and recommendations
Apply QA/QC standards to data analysis and reporting
Engage with internal stakeholders across environmental, safety, and operational teams
Present findings and recommendations to senior management and technical committees
What We're Looking For
Essential
Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
Experience in emissions monitoring, environmental compliance, or stack monitoring
Strong data analysis and technical reporting skills
Knowledge of UK environmental and radiological regulatory frameworks
Experience interpreting environmental or radiological monitoring dataHighly Desirable
Experience with radiological monitoring, particularly tritium emissions
MCERTS certification or emissions monitoring experience
Knowledge of Environment Agency regulatory requirements
Understanding of BAT, EPR, IRR17, or COMAH regulations
Experience with stack sampling, CEMS, or laboratory analysisPersonal Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Ability to work independently and deliver technical studies
Effective stakeholder engagement skills
Why Apply?
Lead critical environmental compliance and monitoring studies
Influence the future strategy of emissions monitoring capability
Work within a highly regulated, technically advanced environment
Flexible hybrid working arrangement
Immediate start with strong potential for extension
Apply Now
If you have experience in environmental engineering, emissions monitoring, or radiological compliance and want to contribute to a high-impact technical programme, we'd love to hear from you