Environmental Permitting Specialist

Thames  Water is seeking an Environmental Permitting Specialist to join our dynamic Permitting & Regulatory Support Team.

The primary purpose of this role is ensuring necessary Environmental Permits are in place and providing technical advice on permitting to support our business activities.

Thames Water is committed to improving our impact on the environment, and this role plays a vital part in ensuring the success of our Environmental Regulation obligations.

You’ll be joining a friendly team of experts specialising in the regulation and permitting of wastewater, air emissions, and waste management activities.

What you’ll be doing as an Environmental Permitting Specialist

• Managing Environmental Permits related to our wastewater, air emissions, and waste management activities.
• Providing expert advice and support on permitting and compliance.
• Negotiating Permit changes with the Regulators.
• Making informed and timely decisions based on analysis of technical data.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Base Location: Office based near the train station in Reading RG1 8DB, Clearwater Court.

Working hours: Hybrid work format, with up to twice a week working from the office and on-site visits when required.

What you should bring to the role:

• A degree in a scientific or environmental discipline is desirable.
• Proven ability to develop an understanding of a technical discipline, and a keenness to develop expertise in Environmental Permitting.
• Previous experience in, or knowledge of Environmental Regulations and regulatory frameworks within the Water Industry is advantageous.
• Knowledge of wastewater and water treatment processes is beneficial.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to negotiate and liaise with stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £36,240 to £50,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to many benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.