Environmental Assurance Specialist

Thames Water; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Specialist to join its dynamic team. This exciting role involves managing environmental risks and ensuring compliance with regulations, making a significant impact on sustainability efforts. You will work closely with project teams and stakeholders to implement best practices, conduct site inspections, and contribute to the company's ambitious environmental initiatives. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the community and the environment while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative workplace.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension

Personal Medical Assessments

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Qualifications

• Deep understanding of UK environmental regulations.
• Relevant industry experience in environmental assurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental risks for capital projects.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.

Skills

Environmental Protection

Sustainability

Environmental Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Ecology

Degree in Sustainability

Job description

Do you have a background in environmental assurance, and are you passionate about making a difference in the environment with a dynamic and supportive team? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Environmental Specialist position at Thames Water. This exciting role allows us to engage in impactful work that benefits our customers, our communities, and the natural world.

By joining our Environmental Engineering team, you will be at the forefront of Thames Water's ambitious initiatives during this critical investment period and into the future. Your expertise will be instrumental in safeguarding our vital water resources and advancing our commitment to environmental sustainability. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to a brighter, greener future.

What you’ll be doing as an Environmental Assurance Specialist

• Manage environmental risks and opportunities for various capital projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Ensure environmental compliance for our projects, implementing appropriate screening, de-risking and mitigation strategies.
• Communicate environmental legislation and best practices effectively.
• Play a lead role in project teams to ensure environmental requirements are met.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.

Based in Hybrid at Maple Lodge in Rickmansworth or Reading Clearwater Court, you must be on-site for your projects and in the office on average 2-3 days a week. The role involves 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. A driver's license and access to a car are required for this position.

What you should bring to the role

• A deep understanding of environmental protection and sustainability within the UK.
• A degree in environmental, ecological, or sustainability fields, coupled with relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of UK environmental regulations and compliance processes.
• Ability to confidently communicate with contractors, consultants and internal stakeholders at all levels.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary between £40,000 to £50,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being, is part of a wider benefits scheme.

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 daily relying on us 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 in 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.