• This is a specialist post responsible for the regulation of contaminated land in line with statutory duties, planning guidance and environmental best practice.

• The role involves assessing, remediating and advising on land contamination issues across the city, particularly in support of planning and development functions.

• The successful candidate will act as a key technical adviser, contributing to environmental protection through the development and implementation of strategic and operational policies related to contaminated land.

• Provide expert advice and support to Planning, Building Control, and other service areas on the identification, assessment and remediation of potentially contaminated land.

• Lead on the implementation and review of the Contaminated Land Inspection Strategy.

• Operate GIS and other data systems to manage, analyse and interpret environmental data relevant to land contamination.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the local authority's Contaminated Land Information Management System.

• Handle complex enquiries and provide technical information to the public, developers, and internal stakeholders.

• Attend meetings (including site visits, public hearings and court proceedings) to present technical evidence and support environmental casework.

• Keep accurate records and maintain statistical and administrative information.

• Ensure that all work is compliant with environmental legislation, corporate policies, and health and safety requirements.

• Promote inclusive and non-discriminatory practices in all areas of service delivery.

• Extensive technical knowledge of contaminated land legislation, guidance, and practical application.

• Demonstrable experience of conducting contaminated land assessments and managing complex environmental investigations.

• Ability to analyse technical data, prepare reports, and communicate findings clearly in both written and verbal formats.

• Competence in using GIS and other digital systems for environmental data analysis.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.

• Chartered or full membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIWEM, IEMA, ICE).

• Previous experience working in a regulatory, planning, or local authority environment.

• Experience of working in a quality-assured or accredited framework.

• Strong customer service skills and the ability to deal with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Presentation skills and the ability to contribute to consultation and public engagement processes.

• A degree or formal qualification in a relevant environmental or technical discipline.

• This is a hybrid role, requiring occasional site visits and attendance at external meetings or hearings.