Sewerage Technical Advisor - 30957

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

Job summary

Join the Environment Agency as part of the Water Quality Regulatory Development team, focusing on enhancing water sector regulations. This role involves coaching staff, developing audit processes, and collaborating with teams nationwide to ensure effective environmental management. Ideal for candidates with a background in civil engineering or environmental science, this position promotes a supportive and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

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

Coaching

Organisational Skills

Environmental Planning

Numerical Modelling

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

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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 organisations, 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 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 role is part of the Water Quality Regulatory Development team in Water Industry Regulation. The team is dispersed nationwide. The successful candidate must be able to work independently while maintaining effective communication with 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 legislation, and secure resources.

Experience/Skills Required

• A relevant degree such as civil engineering or environmental science, with ongoing professional development.
• Experience with sewer and/or river quality impact modelling for UPM studies, including audits.
• Knowledge of environmental planning and regulation of Water and Sewerage Companies.
• Strong organisational skills and effective coaching abilities.
• Experience embedding new approaches through collaborative relationships across dispersed teams.

Contact and Additional Information

Flexible office location; occasional travel and overnight stays may be required.

We welcome diverse applicants, including disabled, neurodiverse, LGBT+, and ethnic minorities. Job share applications are encouraged.

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

Apply via the Candidate Pack and Additional Information document. Applications are assessed based on competency questions. Interviews via MS Teams are scheduled for the week of 23rd June 2025.

By consenting to be on a reserve list, your details will be kept for 6 months for potential future roles.

Competencies

1. Numerical Modelling and Forecasting: Interpret data to forecast environmental trends, including pollution, flooding, and water availability. Describe sewer or river quality models you've developed, including audit processes and problem resolution.
2. Strategic Environment Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for environmental sustainability. Summarize your environmental planning experience and its impact on water quality.
3. Coaches Others: Use methods like instruction, coaching, and feedback to develop others. Provide an example of enhancing team capability.
4. Shapes organisational approach & delivery: Develop and embed processes at organizational levels, translating policy into operational outcomes. Describe a process you've implemented.

Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; therefore, employment does not confer civil service status. We promote diversity and flexible working, including job sharing and guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants.