Environmental Scientific Officer – Waste Permitting

Location: Lisburn
Pay: Approx. £17.43 per hour
Hours: 37 hours | Monday-Friday | Flexi
Contract: Temporary assignment – 1 November 2026 to 1 December 2027

JDR Recruitment is recruiting an Environmental Scientific Officer for a Northern Ireland Civil Service assignment with DAERA / NIEA Waste Permitting Branch.

The role will support environmental protection and waste regulation through scientific assessment, reporting, data management and fieldwork.

The Role

You will:

• Prepare scientific reports, surveys and casework relating to environmental protection.
• Assess and interpret scientific information against regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with environmental legislation and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist with fieldwork, including visits to waste-management sites.
• Manage scientific data and records across a range of IT systems.
• Support colleagues in delivering positive environmental outcomes.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have 4 GCSE/GCE O Levels at Grades A-C in separate subjects, including:

• English
• Mathematics
• One Science subject

No specific previous experience is required.

Experience assessing scientific information, managing scientific data or preparing scientific reports would be advantageous. A degree in an environmental subject would also be desirable.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate will be required to complete the relevant pre-employment checks and obtain Basic security clearance.

Interested?

Apply with an up-to-date CV clearly demonstrating your science qualifications and any relevant environmental, scientific or regulatory experience.

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