Specialist Adviser - Permitting

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 61,000; 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 involves leading technical permitting projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and advising engineering teams on regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in negotiating permits and enhancing compliance across teams. With a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in water management and environmental protection.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater environmental permitting and excellent communication for stakeholder liaison.
• Knowledge of Water Industry regulations and experience negotiating permits with the Environment Agency.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical permitting projects and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• Negotiating permits and applications while minimizing costs and protecting company interests.

Skills

Wastewater Environmental Permitting

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Knowledge of Water Treatment Processes

Project Management

Education

Degree in Scientific Discipline

Degree in Environmental Discipline

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

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Specialist Adviser – Permitting, Reading

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

9a3041109420

Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Specialist Advisor in permitting to join the Permitting & Regulatory Support Team, experts in regulation and monitoring of waste-water, air emissions, and waste management activities. The team ensures the company holds all necessary Environmental Permits, offers 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 (max two days in office).

Responsibilities include:

1. Leading technical permitting projects, ensuring compliance, negotiating with the Environment Agency, and supporting operational teams.
2. Managing critical permitting work programs.
3. Advising engineering teams on regulatory requirements and facilitating business plan implementation.
4. Negotiating permits and applications, minimizing costs, and protecting company interests.
5. Supporting permitting activities across groundwater, process, network, and water permitting.
6. Representing the team in meetings with water companies and the Environment Agency.
7. Enhancing compliance with environmental permit conditions across teams.

Candidate requirements:

• Experience in wastewater environmental permitting, with excellent communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and self-motivation.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes is beneficial.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially SharePoint.
• Subject matter expertise in Water Discharge Activity Permitting.
• Project management experience is desirable.
• Understanding of Water Industry regulations and experience negotiating permits with the Environment Agency.
• Degree in a scientific or environmental discipline preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary from £43,120 to £61,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday, increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme and various health and wellbeing benefits.

About us: Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers. We aim to build a sustainable future, supporting communities and the environment. We offer diverse career opportunities, flexible working, and a supportive environment.

We promote diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and providing support throughout the recruitment process. Join us to make a difference in water management and environmental protection.