Environmental Protection Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading company in water and wastewater services is seeking an Environmental Protection Advisor to coordinate the Surface Water Outfall Programme. The role involves project management, collaboration with local authorities, and providing environmental advice. Ideal candidates will have strong environmental knowledge, excellent communication skills, and relevant experience in field settings.

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 and decision impacts.
• Hands-on environmental experience in field settings.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned SWOP projects and assist with outfall safari training.
• Encourage rectification of misconnections and escalate cases to Local Authorities.
• Conduct contractor field audits for H&S and performance.

Skills

Environmental sustainability

Communication

Project coordination

Organizational skills

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 affected by urban diffuse sources, mainly third-party misconnections.

Environmental Protection Advisors play a crucial role in SWOP, which partners with the Environment Agency and is part of the PIRP.

Details:

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

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate assigned SWOP projects, assist with outfall safari training and 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 EA for project sign-offs and queries
• Conduct contractor field audits for H&S and performance
• Provide pollution mitigation advice as an Environmental Scientist and support other environmental matters
• Manage the full ownership of the assigned EPT patch

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong understanding of environmental sustainability and decision impacts
• Proficiency with IT systems like GIS and O365
• Hands-on environmental experience in field settings
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of drainage and sewerage systems (highly desirable)
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Project coordination experience is highly desirable
• Degree in Geography, Environmental Studies, or related field (desirable but not essential)

Benefits:

• Salary from £32,000 to £35,000 depending on skills and experience
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service + 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

Learn 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 better future for all by supporting our customers, communities, and the environment. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference and helping us achieve our goals.

Our Values and Working Environment:

Thames Water offers a diverse, rewarding environment where every day presents an opportunity to make an impact. We provide career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, removing barriers to success, and supporting our team through training and community engagement activities.

Join us to make a real difference in water sustainability and community wellbeing. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are here to support you throughout the recruitment process.

Note: Due to high application volumes, we may close the advert early. Apply promptly to avoid missing out.