Pollution Specialist

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus up to £2,250

Pension scheme with enhanced employer/

Sharesave programme

Professional Academy training

Electric vehicle scheme

Volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Water is seeking a Pollution Specialist on a 9-month fixed-term contract to manage Incident Action Plans from start to finish. The role requires collaboration with operational teams, regulators, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, evidence-based plans and positive regulatory outcomes.

You will own a portfolio of incidents, conduct root-cause investigations, and contribute to continuous improvement of IAP processes while traveling to our Coventry HQ as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in pollution incident management and regulatory environments.
• Ability to analyse complex technical information and produce evidence-based outputs.
• Strong written communication and report-writing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity with EA and NRW regulatory frameworks (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Identify incidents requiring an Incident Action Plan (IAP) and lead root-cause investigations.
• Develop corrective and preventative actions and ensure plans meet regulatory timescales.
• Track completion and effectiveness of actions and support audits and assurance activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Scientific/Environmental/Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

We have an opportunity to join as a Pollution Specialist on a 9 month Fixed Term Contract. This role is responsible for improving Severn Trent Water and Hafren Dyfrdwy's pollution performance by managing Incident Action Plans (IAPs) from start to finish. Working closely with operational teams and regulators, you'll identify incidents requiring an IAP, lead root cause investigations, develop effective corrective and preventative actions, and ensure plans are submitted within regulatory timescales to help prevent repeat pollution incidents.

You’ll take ownership of a portfolio of incidents, gathering and analysing information, engaging stakeholders to secure action delivery, and maintaining strong relationships with the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales. A key part of the role is ensuring all plans are of a high quality, evidence-based, and capable of delivering positive regulatory outcomes.

The role also involves tracking the completion and effectiveness of agreed actions, supporting audits and assurance activities, identifying trends to support wider pollution reduction initiatives, and contributing to the continuous improvement of Incident Action Plan processes. You'll work collaboratively across the business, provide support during incident management events where required, and actively participate in internal and industry forums focused on environmental performance and compliance.

This role will be home based, however, regular travel to our Headquarters in Coventry will be required. You’ll work within our Environmental Regulations team. With th is being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week.

HOW WE WORK

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive and why for this role you’ll usually find us in the office during our working hours.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

To be successful you will have experience working within the water industry or a similar environmental regulatory environment, with a strong understanding of pollution incident management and environmental regulation. You will be comfortable analysing complex technical information, producing evidence-based outputs, and working collaboratively across teams to deliver outcomes to demanding deadlines. Experience developing Incident Action Plans (IAPs), pollution investigations, root cause analysis, and knowledge of EA and NRW regulatory frameworks would be advantageous.

This role requires a highly organised and analytical individual with excellent written communication skills and the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels. You will be capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and attention to detail. Strong IT skills are essential, and you'll need to be comfortable working both independently and as part of a small specialist team.

Key requirements:

• Experience within the water industry or environmental regulation
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop solutions
• Excellent written communication and report-writing abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Full UK driving licence and advanced IT skills
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment operations and regulatory frameworks
• Degree or equivalent in a scientific, environmental, or engineering discipline

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We’re looking for people who want to get involved, be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job; it’s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award ‑ winning training to help you reach your potential. You’ll also contribute to the environment and community. Some of our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year). Annual leave rises to 28 days after 5 years of service.
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Family friendly policies (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Two volunteering days per year