Technical Support Environmental Compliance

Northumbrian Water; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company in the North East of England is seeking a Technical Support professional focusing on Environmental Permitting Compliance. This role involves supporting Technical Advisors with applications, site audits, and pollution incident reporting. Ideal candidates will have a relevant university degree, strong organizational and report writing skills, and basic knowledge of the water industry. The company values diversity and encourages all applications.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience in a subject relevant to the role.
• Basic knowledge of the water industry and environmental regulatory framework.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload.
• Strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Technical Advisors in preparing and submitting environmental permit applications.
• Conduct site audits and follow-up on actions.
• Engage operational teams for evidence collection after pollution incidents.
• Prepare draft Environmental Impact Reports.
• Manage data on pollution incidents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Report writing

Basic knowledge of the water industry

Education

University degree in relevant subject

Job description

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at Northumbrian Water in a Technical Support capacity focusing on Environmental Permitting Compliance. The role is crucial to ensure our water operations have all the required environmental permits in place You will also support the timely and comprehensive reporting of pollution incidents.

This role would be ideal for a graduate in the environmental sector or someone with existing experience in the water industry.

Please Note – You will be directly employed by an approved temporary supplier, Pertemps for the duration of your employment.

Key duties & tasks

• Support Technical Advisors in the preparation and submission of applications for new and renewed environmental permits.
• Support Technical Advisors in conducting site audits and in the completion and follow-up of associated actions.
• Engage with operational teams to collect information and evidence following suspected pollution incidents.
• Prepare draft Environmental Impact Reports following suspected pollution incidents.
• Collate and manage data on pollution incidents, including use of the Pollution Management System where required.
• Work collaboratively within the WINEP & Permitting Team to support permitting and pollution incident activities.
• Advise internal customers on best practice for monitoring potential pollution incidents and mitigating their impacts.

About you

Essential:

• University degree or equivalent experience in a subject relevant to the role.
• Basic knowledge of the water industry and environmental regulatory framework.
• Full, clean driving licence with ability to travel to remote offices and operational sites.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload.
• Strong report writing skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in operational roles within the water industry or utilities sector.
• Experience within the environmental sector.

Here at Northumbrian Water, we embrace and value Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, and encourage all colleagues to bring their most authentic self to work.

Our colleague network groups include our Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM) and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity) networks. They provide a safe space for colleagues from diverse backgrounds, welcoming all colleagues regardless of their personal characteristics to participate in valuable conversation that improves our organisational awareness, understanding and inclusivity.

We encourage and welcome all applications, as we strive to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to having diverse communities represented within all our teams, structures, and organisation.