About Sarah
Sarah Perry is a seasoned environmental professional with over a decade of expertise in the sector. Her career has been predominantly characterised by her role as an Environmental Regulator, where she has diligently ensured adherence to various environmental laws, including the rigorous Environmental Permitting Regulations and a suite of related legal frameworks.
Throughout her tenure, Sarah has developed a robust skill set in providing both internal and external clients with expert guidance on legal compliance concerning Environmental Permits and a broad array of legislation such as the EPR, BREF/BAT, Waste Framework Directive, Water Framework Directive, Environmental Protection Act, Environment Act, and regulations pertaining to F Gas, hazardous waste, SAFFO, and oil storage. Her proficiency extends to the intricate aspects of Environment Management Systems (EMS), conducting thorough audits and investigations across the waste management, water quality, and manufacturing industries.
Notable Projects
IMS Maintenance
Sarah played a pivotal role in assisting Wiser with Integrated Management System (IMS) maintenance and improvement for MVV Environment Limited. Her comprehensive work spanned from guiding the implementation and certification processes for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards, to offering audit support. Sarah’s expertise ensured meticulous document control and spearheading the certification documentation. Sarah was instrumental in refining business management documents, including objectives, risk assessments and policy updates. Her consistent oversight of the legal and action registers on SIMPLIFI ensured compliance and action follow-ups.
Planning & Permitting Support
Sarah delivered comprehensive planning and permitting support to Mead Construction (Cambridge) Limited, focusing on their Wilbraham project. Over several weeks, she engaged in meticulous review and strategic planning for the landfill extension, soil washing activity, and transfer station, ensuring all options were robustly evaluated against regulatory guidelines such as RGN 2. Sarah adeptly led correspondences with the Environment Agency, clarifying landfill activity definitions and reviewing receptor data pivotal for permit application and variation. Her organisational skills were further demonstrated as she coordinated with stakeholders, preparing for and chairing critical application meetings to discuss the intricacies of wet and dry recycling facilities and landfill extensions.
Sarah’s diligence extended to on-site engagement and detailed follow-up communications, including drafting a non-technical summary for the project, liaising with the Environment Agency on site boundaries, and persistently managing the requisite documentation to drive the permit application process forward. Her consistent liaison and documentation efforts underscored her vital role in advancing Mead Construction’s environmental compliance and operational goals.
SHE Advisor
At Scott Bader UK Ltd, Sarah Perry excelled as a SHE Advisor, primarily managing the environmental permit and implementing ISO 14001 and 45001 procedures. Her role was critical in advising on environmental best practices and compliance, including pollution control and waste management. She engaged with regulators, contributed to risk assessments, and was integral in environmental strategy development. Sarah also led audits, handled KPI reporting, and supported capex projects with her environmental expertise. Her responsibilities extended to incident investigations, COSHH assessments, PPE management, and enhancing site safety and environmental practices.
Specialisms
| Energy Management | Sustainability Strategy |
| Net Zero & Carbon Reduction | Management Systems |
| Auditing |
Languages
| English Native Proficiency |
Awards & Qualifications
| MSc Energy and Sustainable Development | BSc Environmental Geography |