Sewerage Technical Advisor - 30957

Environment Agency; Leigh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a Water Quality Regulatory Specialist to enhance environmental regulation within the water sector. This role involves developing audit processes, training staff, and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective water quality management. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in environmental planning.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree with ongoing professional development.
• Experience with sewer modelling and river quality impact modelling.
• Knowledge of environmental planning and regulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of audit processes for water quality investigations.
• Develop training courses on Urban Pollution Management.
• Respond to technical queries and coach staff.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Coaching

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

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Job Description

Do you enjoy coaching and developing the skills of others? Do you enjoy developing processes by working with colleagues across different teams to secure transparent and effective environmental regulation?

You will join a water quality-focused regulatory team of specialists enabling strategic change within the water sector, particularly focusing on storm overflows. Working proactively with Environment Agency teams and external organizations, the role will lead the development of audit processes for water quality investigations under the Storm Overflows Assessment Framework and Environment Act. You will also develop training courses on Urban Pollution Management (UPM), respond to technical queries, and coach staff on sewerage and water quality investigations.

We’re a dispersed team working with various teams across the country involved in water industry regulation and water quality planning. Responding to incidents is central to our work. You’ll have the option to participate in incident response and provide business continuity support, which may include additional payment and full training.

The team

This position is part of the Water Quality Regulatory Development team in Water Industry Regulation. The team is dispersed nationwide, and the successful candidate must be able to work independently while maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

We promote an inclusive, positive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We leverage evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy, and secure resources.

Experience/skills Required

• A relevant degree such as civil engineering or environmental science, with evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience with sewer modelling and/or river quality impact modelling for UPM studies, including model audits.
• Knowledge of environmental planning and regulation of Water and Sewerage Companies.
• Excellent organizational skills and effectiveness in coaching others.
• Experience in embedding new approaches into business processes through collaboration across dispersed teams.

Contact and additional information

Office location is flexible; occasional travel or overnight stays may be required.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including disabled, neurodiverse, LGBT+, and minority ethnic candidates. Job share applications are encouraged.

For more information, contact: [e-mail] or call [phone].

Apply by reading the Candidate Pack and Additional Information document. Applications are assessed based on competency questions. Interviews via MS Teams are scheduled for the week commencing 23rd June 2025. We may hold your details for six months for potential other roles.

Competencies

1. Numerical Modelling and Forecasting: Interpret data to forecast environmental conditions, including climate change, pollution, flooding, and water availability. Describe sewer and/or river quality impact models you have developed, including audit processes and problem resolutions.
2. Strategic Environment Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for environmental sustainability. Summarize your experience in environmental planning and its impact on water quality.
3. Coaches Others: Use methods like instruction and feedback to develop others. Provide an example of enhancing team capabilities and how success was measured.
4. Shapes organizational approach & delivery: Develop and embed processes at organizational levels. Describe a process you have implemented in your organization.

Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. Applicants from local government or other bodies may have different service continuity rights. We value diversity and offer flexible working arrangements, including job sharing. We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.