Environmental specialists in Ealing’s Environmental Protection Team provide a wide range of technical consultancy, environmental regulation and project management services to improve the quality of the natural and built environment in the borough. We cover air quality, environmental
permitting, land contamination, noise and vibration, light pollution, radiation and drinking water quality.
We are now looking to recruit for the position of Principal Environmental Protection Officer with extensive environmental noise protection knowledge and experience to join the team.
You will act as the lead acoustics/noise officer for the delivery of the Council’s statutory and non statutory functions where they concern matters relating to environmental noise protection from different sources of pollution (commercial, industrial, construction). This will include, but not limited to, work on development management/planning consultations, construction and environment management plans (CEMP), S61 prior approvals under legislation CoPA1974, development of local policies, action plans and ‘good practice guidance’, engaging with national, regional and local stakeholders (GLA, Defra, EA, OPDC and NSIP projects, such as HS2, Tideway, Heathrow) leading on complex investigations of alleged or reported noise/vibration breaches of
relevant British Standards, undertaking noise/vibration assessments and noise surveys as directed and offer technical advice to Enforcement Officers.
You will have previous experience of working in an environmental protection and pollution service and have comprehensive practical and technical knowledge and skills relating to environmental noise pollution and associated adverse (health) impacts.
An Institute of Acoustics (IOA) Diploma or equivalent post graduate qualification will be required for this role.
This is an exciting time to join Ealing Council and be a part of the Environmental Protection team.
The Benefits:
• Flexible Working
• Generous annual leave
• Local government pension scheme
• The council is a member of the ‘Enterprise car club’ scheme, giving you access to vehicles
when performing your duties.
Ealing council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Ealing follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. The post holder will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This post is subject to Ealing’s enhanced vetting process.
You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.
It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.
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Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.
We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.
Please note all applications will be determined on merit.
For more information, please contact Surinderpal Suri, Environmental Protection Manager on 020 8825 6199 or suris@ealing.gov.uk
