Senior Environmental Officer

Job Description

VANRATH is excited to partner with a well-established, large-scale organisation in the recruitment of an Senior Environmental Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a strong commitment to workplace safety, sustainability, and employee well-being.

Location: Belfast | Hours: Monday to Friday | Contract: Permanent

The organisation offers a supportive, stable environment with opportunities for long-term career growth and professional development.

Salary & Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary

  • Career development opportunities

  • Comprehensive benefits package

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A primary degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline

  • Knowledge and practical experience of environmental/PPC permitting and consent requirements

  • Experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

  • Hands-on experience in environmental and EMS auditing or inspections

  • At least 2 years' experience in a similar environmental advisory role

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS), supporting Environmental Working Groups (EWGs) and the wider organisation

  • Ensure compliance with PPC permits, discharge consents, and other environmental regulations

  • Oversee and coordinate waste management activities across sites

  • Evaluate potential environmental impacts of site and contractor operations

  • Identify, recommend, and implement solutions to maintain compliance and improve environmental performance (e.g., waste, water, air, energy)

  • Maintain accurate systems to track environmental performance metrics such as waste, VOCs, air emissions, and water usage

  • Prepare professional reports for internal and external stakeholders

  • Manage and monitor contractor environmental compliance and evaluations

For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via Vanrath.