Environmental Protection Advisor

Pertemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water and wastewater sector is seeking an Environmental Protection Advisor to join their Environmental Protection Team. This role involves coordinating projects related to the Surface Water Outfall Programme and engaging with local authorities and contractors. Candidates should possess strong environmental knowledge, IT skills, and the ability to manage projects independently. The position offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Car Allowance

Generous Pension Scheme via AON

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of environmental sustainability.
• Hands-on environmental experience in a field environment.
• Knowledge of drainage and sewerage systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned SWOP projects and conduct follow-up assessments.
• Encourage rectification of misconnections.
• Conduct contractor field audits for H&S and performance.

Skills

Environmental sustainability

IT systems proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Geography, Environmental Studies, or related field

Tools

GIS

O365

Job description

This exciting opportunity is within our Environmental Protection Team, responsible for delivering the Surface Water Outfall Programme (SWOP) and investigating polluted surface water outfalls caused by urban diffuse sources, primarily third-party misconnections.

Environmental Protection Advisors play a vital role in delivering SWOP, in partnership with the Environment Agency, as part of the PIRP.

Details:

• Base location: North London - Primary sites: Beckton (IG11 0AD), Deephams (N9 0BA), and Maple Lodge (WD3 9SQ)
• 36 Hours Per Week (Mon-Fri)
• Full UK Driving License required for travel across North London sites and occasionally to other locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate assigned SWOP projects, assist with outfall safari training, and conduct follow-up assessments.
• Encourage rectification of misconnections.
• Escalate cases to Local Authorities when necessary.
• Collaborate with regional network teams on PSWOs and sewer defect resolution.
• Engage with the EA for project sign-off and queries.
• Conduct contractor field audits for H&S and performance.
• Provide pollution mitigation advice as an Environmental Scientist and assist with other environmental issues.
• Own the designated EPT patch.

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong understanding of environmental sustainability and decision impacts.
• Proficient in IT systems such as GIS and O365.
• Hands-on environmental experience in a field environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of drainage and sewerage systems (highly desirable).
• Ability to manage workload independently.
• Experience in project coordination (highly desirable).
• Degree in Geography, Environmental Studies, or related field preferred but not essential.

Benefits:

• Salary from £32,000 to £35,000 per annum, based on skills and experience.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Car Allowance.
• Generous Pension Scheme via AON.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, and life assurance.

Discover more about our benefits and perks.

About Us:

We are the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. Our mission is to build a sustainable future, supporting communities, people, and the planet. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Our Purpose and Values:

Learn more about our purpose and values.

Working at Thames Water:

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where you can make a difference daily. We provide career development, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centres or science labs, we value passionate individuals eager to improve the world of water.

If you want a meaningful career that impacts millions and helps protect water resources, join us. We support you every step of the way in building a better future for our customers, region, and planet.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and providing support throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove barriers to success and assist those who need it.

During crises, we rally to support our customers. Join Team Thames and sign up as an ambassador. Full training provided for this rewarding role, offering insights into our business and colleagues.

Note: Due to high application volumes, the advert may close early. We encourage prompt applications to avoid missing out.