Specialist Adviser - Permitting

idibu; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water and wastewater company is seeking a Specialist Advisor in Permitting to join their Permitting & Regulatory Support Team. The role involves leading technical projects, managing permitting work, and advising engineering teams on regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in wastewater environmental permitting, strong communication skills, and a degree in a related field. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing to 30

Generous pension scheme

Health MOTs

Physiotherapy

Counselling

Qualifications

• Experienced in wastewater environmental permitting.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects on AMP8 ensuring compliance.
• Manage critical permitting work programs.
• Advise engineering teams on regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organized

Proactive

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 experts in regulation and monitoring of wastewater, air emissions, and waste management activities.

The team ensures the company possesses all necessary environmental permits to carry out statutory functions, provides technical permitting advice, and collaborates with the Environment Agency on permitting matters.

Base location: Clearwater Court, Vastern Rd, Reading RG1 8DB.

Working pattern: 36 hours/week, hybrid role with a maximum of two days in the office.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects on AMP8 and beyond, ensuring compliance and negotiating with the Environment Agency.
• Manage critical permitting work programs.
• Advise engineering teams on regulatory requirements.
• Negotiate complex permits and submit applications as needed.
• Support permitting activities across groundwater, process, network, and water sectors.
• Represent the team in technical meetings with Water Companies and the Environment Agency.
• Enhance compliance with environmental permit conditions across the business.

Candidate Requirements

• Experienced in wastewater environmental permitting with strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes beneficial.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially SharePoint.
• Expert in Water Discharge Activity Environmental Permitting.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Understanding of Water Industry regulations, including Environmental Permitting Regulations.
• Degree in a scientific or environmental discipline preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary from £43,120 to £61,000.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30, plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Health, wellbeing, and financial benefits including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, and more.

About Us

We are the UK's largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We aim to build a better future for all and are looking for passionate, skilled people to join us.