Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

idibu; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK’s water and wastewater sector seeks a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance and support environmental sustainability. You will provide expert permitting knowledge, lead permit applications, and engage with stakeholders to minimize emissions and drive compliance with environmental standards.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30

Generous Pension Scheme through AON

Access to health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental permitting and relevant regulations.
• Technical expertise in Anaerobic Digestion and waste management regulations.
• Ability to interpret and present complex information.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical permitting expertise on air/waste activities.
• Lead permit applications and variations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Identify and communicate new risks related to permit implementation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in scientific or environmental discipline

Job description

Are you passionate about environmental protection and skilled in ensuring regulatory compliance? As a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our commitment to environmental sustainability. By ensuring our permits align with the latest environmental standards, you’ll help us minimise emissions to land, air, and water while driving our compliance with the Environmental Permitting Regulations and Industrial Emissions Directive.

Your responsibilities as a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist

1. Provide specialist technical permitting expertise on air/waste activities, often relating to complex operational or permitting challenges, whilst supporting compliance with the Industrial Emissions Directive and wider compliance activities.
2. Interpret and explain legislation, guidance notes, and permit requirements related to air/waste activities using your extensive knowledge and work experience.
3. Contribute to shaping future industry regulation by responding to DEFRA and Environment Agency consultations and representing the business at industry-level technical working groups.
4. Identify and communicate new risks related to permit implementation and compliance to support effective decision-making.
5. Lead permit applications and variations, ensuring they are accurate, thorough, and submitted on time, working collaboratively across teams.

Flexible Location: The role offers flexibility in location, with some time in the Reading Office as needed.

What you should bring into the role

• A degree (or equivalent) in a scientific or environmental discipline.
• Experience in environmental permitting, including knowledge of relevant regulations, Best Available Techniques, and Environment Agency guidance.
• Technical expertise in operational processes such as Anaerobic Digestion, emissions to air and water, and waste management regulations.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement to liaise effectively with regulators, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to interpret and present complex information.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £43,120 to £59,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to benefits supporting health, well-being, and finances, including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers, and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all, helping communities and protecting the environment. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a diverse, rewarding environment where every day provides new opportunities. Enjoy career development, flexible working, and excellent benefits. Whether in call centres or science labs, we seek people passionate about making a positive impact.

If you want a sustainable career where you can make a difference, join us to help protect water resources for future generations. We support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We strive to be a great, inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone and provide support throughout recruitment. We aim to remove barriers to success and support those who need it.

During crises, we rally together to support our customers. Join Team Thames as an ambassador, with full training provided. It’s a rewarding way to learn more about our business, meet colleagues, and earn extra income.

Disclaimer: Due to high application volume, we may close the advert early. Apply soon to avoid missing out.