Assistant Environment Manager

idibu; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Thames Water as an SRO Assistant Environment Manager for a 6-month contract, contributing to projects aimed at enhancing drought resilience and environmental protection. This full-time, flexible role involves supporting planning processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards alongside a committed client team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Holiday entitlement starting at 26 days

Contributory pension scheme

Annual medical assessments

Employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience, preferably in the utility sector.
• Knowledge of environmental planning and legislation.
• A valid UK driving license for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Providing environmental management advice for initial site works.
• Assisting in environmental risk mitigation and developing measures.
• Producing environmental deliverables related to standards.

Skills

Environmental management

Site supervision

Communication

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Environmental or Science disciplines

Job description

We have a six-month opportunity to join Thames Water's Strategic Resource Options (SRO) team as the SRO Assistant Environment Manager. This role involves working across the project portfolio, which includes investments of approximately £5bn to £6bn to enhance drought resilience and environmental protection.

You will be part of the Client team ensuring project requirements align with regional water resource plans. The initial focus will be on the Southeast Strategic Resource Option (SESRO) reservoir and London Water Recycling scheme, progressing through regulatory processes and supporting planning and procurement stages.

The role involves assisting in setting industry-leading standards, working with Environment Managers, and ensuring project compliance with sponsor requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing environmental management advice for initial site works, including planning, environmental review, and audits.
• Assisting in environmental risk mitigation and developing appropriate measures.
• Producing and procuring environmental deliverables related to regulatory, sustainability, and biodiversity standards.
• Supporting the environmental assurance functions of the SRO Portfolio team.

This is a full-time, flexible role based at hybrid locations in London and Camelford House, with a 36-hour workweek on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

Requirements:

• A degree in Environmental or Science disciplines.
• Post-qualification experience, preferably in the utility sector.
• Experience in environmental management and site supervision.
• Knowledge of environmental planning and legislation.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, adaptable approach.
• A valid UK driving license for site visits.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary (£52,620 - £72,600).
• Holiday entitlement starting at 26 days, increasing with service.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual medical assessments and employee benefits scheme.

Thames Water is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering support throughout the application process. We encourage early applications as the vacancy may close sooner due to high demand.