SiLC have launched a new Employer's Scheme to provide recognition of employers who are committed to supporting high levels of competence in the land condition sector in the UK through their investment in SiLCs. A registered SiLC is a senior practitioner who has a broad awareness, knowledge and understanding of land condition issues, providing impartial and professional advice in their field of expertise. 

SiLC's Employer's Scheme is designed to endorse an organisation’s commitment in this area, including preparing reports under the National Quality Mark Scheme (NQMS), as evidenced by the employment of individuals on the SiLC register. This endorsement would demonstrate that the organisation employs the competent person(s) required under Land Contamination Risk Management (LCRM), the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and its devolved equivalents, and Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR) site condition report guidance published by the Environment Agency.

Employers signing up to the scheme will be provided with a SiLC Employer registration number and a SiLC Employer’s logo that can be used on letterheads, and marketing materials, such as websites and social media. The organisation will also be included on a register of SiLC Employers on the SiLC website and published in the AGS Magazine annually. 

You can find out more about the scheme by by contacting Amy Hart at silc@silc.org.uk.