Senior Environmental Engineer

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company in Reading is seeking a Senior Environmental Assurance Specialist. The role focuses on ensuring compliance and enhancing sustainability within major projects. Responsibilities include providing environmental technical assurance, leading de-risking efforts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to implement best practices. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and possess strong communication and leadership skills, with a salary range of £53,000 - £63,000.

Benefits

Contributory pension

26 days annual leave

Private Medical Health Care

Personal Medical Assessments

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in an environmental or sustainability discipline.
• Understand the regulatory environment for environmental compliance.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental technical assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the environmental de-risking of Major Projects.
• Produce environmental deliverables including regulatory requirements.
• Conduct site audits and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Champion continuous improvement of environmental assurance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Environmental compliance understanding

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Degree in environmental or sustainability discipline

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting requirement for a Senior Environmental Assurance Specialist to join Thames Water. This role will focus on the environmental aspects of Thames Water’s ambitious capital programme across the Thames Valley.

If you have a passion for protecting and enhancing the environment, then we want to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide environmental technical assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the environmental de-risking of Major Projects and Programmes schemes and ensure appropriate mitigation is followed.
• Produce, procure and sign off on the required environmental deliverables. Typically including regulatory, sustainability and biodiversity requirements.
• Check, review and sign off on environmental deliverables produced by consultants and contractors.
• Carry out site audits and inspections and ensure compliance with applicable environmental legislation is maintained.
• Champion the continuous improvement of the Major Projects and Programmes environmental assurance function.
• Work with the wider environmental functions, across the Business, to ensure a joined-up and consistent approach to protecting and enhancing the environment.
• Create a culture where environment and sustainable best practices are embedded within day-to-day activities.
• Drive innovation in both delivery process and sustainable construction methods in partnership with Thames Water's asset and engineering functions.
• Effectively communicate the requirements of current environmental legislation and best practice.
• Work innovatively to identify areas where processes can be improved.
• Manage the activities of multiple disciplines in accordance with project delivery procedures.
• Support external liaison with regulators such as the Environment Agency, Local Authorities, etc.
• Support the Principal Environmental Engineer in team meetings and management activities.
• Lead and support junior team members, ensuring they are engaged, and help develop them as environmental professionals.

This is a hybrid role with a base Location of Clearwater Court, Reading, RG1 8DB.

Salary for this position is £53,000 - £63,000 per annum.

Essential criteria

• Be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in an appropriate environmental or sustainability discipline.
• Understand the regulatory environment we work in to achieve compliance with our environmental regulatory requirements.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, to clearly interact with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Be a great team player with the ability to lead and work collaboratively with all stakeholders, but also capable of working independently.
• IT literate with an awareness of knowledge management.
• Have a desire to adopt and demonstrate behaviours aligned with Thames Water’s values.
• Have a passion for continuous professional development and an active approach to driving diversity within Engineering in Thames Water.

Extra qualities

• Passion for protecting and enhancing the environment.
• Membership of a relevant professional body or demonstrable relevant experience in the environment and sustainability field is desirable.
• Previous work experience in the Utility industry is desirable, but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of between £53,000 - £63,000 per annum, depending on previous experience.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contributions.
• 26 days annual leave per year, increasing to 30 days with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
• Private Medical Health Care.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

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 relying on us every day 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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to 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.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

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 and meet colleagues.

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.