Environmental Engineer - SC cleared

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.

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