Senior Environmental Advisor (Hybrid) - Water Systems

SouthernWaterServices; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to join the Enabling Team in Engineering Technical Services. You will provide expert environmental risk management support across a portfolio of projects, ensuring sustainable design, maintenance, and construction processes.

You will deliver environmental solutions that protect water resources and ecosystems for long-term sustainability. Applicants should have a relevant degree, experience in environmental consultancy or utilities, and

Qualifications

• Strong technical environmental knowledge across project lifecycles.
• Experience with environmental assessments, surveys and mitigation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert environmental advice from concept through construction.
• Lead environmental assessments, surveys and mitigation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits and best practices.
• Advise on water resources, pollution prevention and waste management.
• Coordinate and manage specialist environmental consultants and contractors.
• Engage regulators, local authorities and communities.

Skills

Environmental risk management

Environmental assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Project lifecycle knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Southern Water is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to join the Enabling Team in Engineering Technical Services. You will provide expert environmental risk management support across a portfolio of projects, ensuring sustainable design, maintenance, and construction processes.

You will deliver environmental solutions that protect water resources and ecosystems for long-term sustainability. Applicants should have a relevant degree, experience in environmental consultancy or utilities, and