Regulatory Officer (Process Industry – Installations) - 32222
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Job Description
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.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead site‑based audits at industrial sites, assessing 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, dealing with people at senior levels within industry and the local stakeholder communities.
* Where necessary set conditions under which a site may continue to operate and enforce the law should they fail to comply.
* Respond to and investigate environmental incidents and regulatory breaches, ensuring remedial and enforcement actions are implemented.
Qualifications & Experience
* Relevant scientific/engineering qualifications (degree or equivalent) and/or experience of working in process industry or regulation.
* Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.
* Experience of environmental regulation and/or enforcement is desirable.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of being a trusted and effective regulator.
* Ability to quickly deal with complex and fast‑changing situations, using a pragmatic approach.
* Experience of incident management is desirable.
Personal Attributes
* Organisational skills, flexibility and ability to re‑prioritise across teams.
* Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.
* Capacity to build and sustain relationships with stakeholders.
* Influence and persuade others to adopt significant changes or investment.
About the Team
The team is part of the Regulated Industry department, based at our Darlington or Newcastle upon Tyne offices, covering the Tees Valley industry cluster, Cleveland, Northumberland, Durham, and Tyne and Wear.
We regulate industry mainly under the Environmental Permitting Regulations and, as part of the Joint Competent Authority, alongside the Health and Safety Executive under the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulations.
Inclusion and Flexible Working
We aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.
Contact & Additional Information
This is a permanent post, based in our Newcastle or Darlington offices. A full UK driving licence will be required for travel around the North East Area and occasionally nationally.
For questions relating to this role, please contact Dave Edwardson on 07785766459 or david.edwardson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held in January 2026 face‑to‑face at our Newcastle office, or by exception on MS Teams.
Seniority Level
* Associate
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Legal
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