Are you an experienced SC cleared environmental professional with a solid understanding of waste legislation and digital waste tracking? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you. Our client, a leading defence organisation, is looking for a Contract Environmental Engineer to support critical legislative updates and system adaptations in Bristol, with the flexibility of hybrid working.
About the Role
This contract role is based in Bristol, and offers a hybrid working arrangement, requiring 1 to 2 days on-site each week. Starting ASAP, the assignment runs until 31 March 2027, with a strong potential for extension. The role involves producing an evidence-based options paper around the implementation of digital waste tracking, an upcoming legislative requirement impacting key areas within defence.
Key Responsibilities
- Report directly to the Principal Environmental Lead, providing strategic insights on digital waste tracking solutions.
- Analyse current systems and assess the impact on the L&S portfolio, specifically CMO, FDSS, and DRDT, identifying necessary system adaptations.
- Develop an evidence-based options paper that covers legal compliance, risks, dependencies, benefits, change impacts, costs, and resource considerations.
- Address the wider issues of waste non-compliance and propose practical, actionable recommendations.
- Ensure the options paper comprehensively defines scope, dependencies, and next steps for implementation, gaining approval from senior management.
What We're Looking For
- Proven knowledge of waste legislation and environmental compliance frameworks.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate systems, regulatory obligations, and non-compliance risks.
- Experience in producing strategic options papers rooted in regulatory and legal understanding.
- Change management experience is beneficial, supporting smooth system adaptation and process improvement.
- SC security clearance is essential for this role.
What We Offer
Competitive day rate – up to £600 (inside IR35) – alongside a meaningful, impactful project supporting defence environmental compliance.
If you’re ready to apply your environmental expertise on a strategic level, helping shape the future of waste management within defence legislation, contact us today. We’re here to help you find your next challenge.