Sewerage Technical Advisor - 30957

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

Job summary

A leading regulatory agency is seeking a specialist to join their water quality team, focusing on storm overflows and environmental regulation. The role involves developing audit processes, coaching staff, and collaborating with various teams to enhance water quality management. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in environmental planning and sewer impact modelling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the 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

Environmental planning

Sewer impact 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.

Our team is dispersed nationwide, working with various teams involved in water regulation and quality planning. Responding to incidents is a key part of this role, with options to participate in incident response or provide business continuity support, which may include additional pay and full training.

The Team

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

We promote an inclusive and supportive culture that values everyone. 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 ongoing professional development.
• Experience with sewer and/or river quality impact modelling, 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 through collaborative relationships across dispersed teams.

Additional Information

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

We welcome all applicants, including disabled, neurodiverse, LGBT+, and BAME candidates. 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 'blind' using competency questions. Interviews via MS Teams are scheduled for the week beginning 23rd June 2025.

If you agree to be on a reserve list, your details will be held for 6 months for potential other roles.

Competencies

1. Numerical Modelling and Forecasting: Describe sewer and/or river impact models you've developed, including purpose, audit processes, challenges, and resolutions.
2. Strategic Environment Planning: Summarize your knowledge and experience in environmental planning and its positive impact on water quality.
3. Coaching Others: Provide an example of how you've helped develop a group's capabilities.
4. Shaping Organizational Approach & Delivery: Describe a process you've developed and embedded at an organizational level.

Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; employment does not confer civil service status. We support flexible working, including job sharing, and guarantee interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.