Environmental Contractor
Location: West Yorkshire (Site:Based)
Day Rate: GBP 350 - GBP 400
Contract Length: 3-6 Months (Potential Extension)
Start: Mid/Late May
Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environmental Manager / Advisor to support a major, high-performing industrial facility in West Yorkshire. This large-scale energy-from-waste operation processes over 700,000 tonnes of material annually and generates significant power output, operating 24/7. The site forms part of one of the largest facilities of its kind in the UK, with strong internal expertise and established processes.
Role
This is a delivery-focused position, responsible for:
* Managing environmental permits and ensuring site compliance
* Handling day‑to‑day environmental issues on‑site
* Supporting reactive and emergency environmental incidents
* Completing periodic reporting (e.g., quarterly returns)
* Investigating complaints (e.g., dust, local impact) and driving resolution
* Providing environmental advice to operational teams
* Ensuring issues are resolved quickly to minimise risk
This is an operational role, not strategic, focused on keeping the site compliant, organised, and running efficiently.
About You
* Experience in highly regulated environments (energy, waste, infrastructure, heavy industry)
* Strong knowledge of environmental permitting and compliance
* A practical, hands‑on approach to site-based delivery
* Ability to manage reactive issues and stakeholder concerns
* Confidence working in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment
* Ability to work independently, with support from a wider environmental team
This role would suit an Environmental Advisor or Manager with a strong delivery mindset, particularly those with contractor experience.
Working Pattern
* Ideally 5 days on‑site, flexibility down to 3 days
* Site-based role (not remote)
* Flexibility on which days are worked on‑site
What's on Offer
* Work on a flagship UK industrial facility
* Immediate, high-impact role with real responsibility
* Strong internal support and established team structure
* Flexible working pattern for a contract role
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