Environmental Engineer - Stack Monitoring

Environmental Engineer - Stack Monitoring
Culham, Oxfordshire (2 days on site, 3 days flexible)
6-month contract | Full-time | Start ASAP
-56-61/hour Inside IR35

Are you an Environmental Engineer with experience in emissions monitoring, radiological assessment, or air quality compliance? This is a unique opportunity to lead critical environmental studies supporting the safe and compliant operation of advanced engineering and research facilities.
This role will focus on evaluating stack monitoring arrangements and assessing the feasibility of developing in-house monitoring capabilities. You''ll play a key role in ensuring compliance with environmental and radiological regulations while helping shape future monitoring strategies.

The Opportunity
You''ll lead two important technical studies:

• Stack Monitoring Feasibility Study - analysing historical emissions data, compliance requirements, and monitoring effectiveness
• In-House Monitoring Capability Study - evaluating the feasibility, requirements, and roadmap for internalising stack monitoring capability

Your work will directly influence environmental compliance, regulatory engagement, and long-term monitoring strategy.

Key Responsibilities
Environmental & Radiological Assessment

• Review historical stack monitoring data, including tritium, radiological, and hazardous material emissions
• Analyse operational trends, contamination patterns, and measurement accuracy
• Evaluate compliance with UK environmental regulations, including EPR and IRR17
• Assess Safety Case requirements and Best Available Techniques (BAT) obligations
• Define monitoring data requirements for regulatory submissions

Monitoring Strategy & Capability Development

• Audit existing stack monitoring systems, technologies, and processes
• Assess feasibility of developing in-house monitoring capability
• Identify required equipment, analytical tools, and competencies
• Develop recommendations for improved monitoring frequencies and methodologies
• Produce a roadmap for capability development, including cost and resource planning

Technical Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Produce detailed technical reports and recommendations
• Apply QA/QC standards to data analysis and reporting
• Engage with internal stakeholders across environmental, safety, and operational teams
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management and technical committees

What We''re Looking For
Essential

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience in emissions monitoring, environmental compliance, or stack monitoring
• Strong data analysis and technical reporting skills
• Knowledge of UK environmental and radiological regulatory frameworks
• Experience interpreting environmental or radiological monitoring data

Highly Desirable

• Experience with radiological monitoring, particularly tritium emissions
• MCERTS certification or emissions monitoring experience
• Knowledge of Environment Agency regulatory requirements
• Understanding of BAT, EPR, IRR17, or COMAH regulations
• Experience with stack sampling, CEMS, or laboratory analysis

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and deliver technical studies
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills

Why Apply?

• Lead critical environmental compliance and monitoring studies
• Influence the future strategy of emissions monitoring capability
• Work within a highly regulated, technically advanced environment
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Immediate start with strong potential for extension

Apply Now
If you have experience in environmental engineering, emissions monitoring, or radiological compliance and want to contribute to a high-impact technical programme, we''d love to hear from you.