Specialist Adviser Permitting

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Specialist Advisor in permitting to join their dynamic Permitting & Regulatory Support Team. This hybrid role offers the chance to lead critical projects ensuring compliance with environmental permits while collaborating with various stakeholders. You'll manage permitting applications and contribute to compliance improvements, all within a supportive and diverse workplace that values inclusivity. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this position is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in water management and environmental protection.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Leave

Pension

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater environmental permitting with strong communication skills.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead on AMP8 projects and ensure compliance with permits.
• Negotiate permits and manage critical permitting work programmes.

Skills

Wastewater Environmental Permitting

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organisational Skills

Project Management

Knowledge of Water Treatment Processes

Education

Degree in a Scientific or Environmental Discipline

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

We are seeking a Specialist Advisor in permitting to join the Permitting & Regulatory Support Team, a group of subject matter experts in regulation and monitoring of wastewater, air emissions, and waste management activities.

The team’s role is to ensure the Company has all necessary Environmental Permits for statutory functions, provide technical permitting advice, and collaborate with the Environment Agency on permitting matters.

Base location

Clearwater Court, Vastern Rd, Reading RG1 8DB.

Working pattern or hours

36 hours a week. This is a hybrid role working a maximum of two days in the office.

Key responsibilities

1. Act as technical lead on AMP8 projects, ensuring assets comply with permits and negotiating with the Environment Agency.
2. Project manage critical permitting work programmes.
3. Advise engineering partners on regulatory requirements.
4. Negotiate permits and submit applications related to Capital Schemes.
5. Support the wider team on permitting matters across various activities.
6. Represent the team in technical meetings with Water Companies and the Environment Agency.
7. Contribute to compliance improvements with environmental permits.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience in Wastewater Environmental Permitting, with strong communication and relationship skills.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes is beneficial.
• IT proficiency, especially in MS Office and SharePoint.
• Subject matter expertise in Water Discharge Activity Environmental Permitting.
• Project management experience is highly desirable.
• Understanding of Water Industry regulations, including Environmental Permitting Regulations.
• Experience negotiating permits with the Environment Agency.
• Degree in a scientific or environmental discipline is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

Opportunity to work on core environmental permitting activities, interact with key stakeholders, and gain exposure across various business units. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, pension, and health & wellbeing benefits.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for all, supporting our communities, environment, and employees.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse workplace with career growth, flexible working, and excellent benefits. We value inclusivity and support applications from everyone.

Join us to make a difference in water management and environmental protection, supporting millions daily while helping secure water resources for future generations.