Technical Support - Environmental Permitting Compliance

Pertemps; East Hanningfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Support professional to assist with environmental permitting compliance in East Hanningfield. This 6-month contract role involves supporting technical advisors in preparing applications, conducting audits, and reporting pollution incidents. Ideal candidates should have a relevant university degree and some knowledge of the water industry. Strong organizational and report writing skills are essential. The role supports the timely compliance with environmental regulations and operations.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of the water industry and environmental regulatory framework.
• Full, clean driving license with ability to travel to remote offices and operational sites.

Responsibilities

• Support Technical Advisors in preparing and submitting environmental permit applications.
• Conduct site audits and complete necessary follow-up actions.
• Engage with teams to gather information on pollution incidents.
• Prepare draft Environmental Impact Reports after pollution incidents.
• Manage data on pollution incidents using the Pollution Management System.
• Collaborate within the team to support permitting and pollution incident activities.
• Advise on best practices for monitoring and mitigating pollution incidents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Report writing skills

Knowledge of the water industry

Education

University degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Technical Support - Environmental Permitting Compliance

HanningfieldCM3 8BD

6 Month Contract

Monday-Friday

£12.60-£15.18 DOE

Pertemps are thrilled to be working with Essex and Suffolk Water to support the Permitting Team to ensure ESW water operations have all required environmental permits in place and to support the timely and comprehensive reporting of pollution incidents. This role would be ideal for a graduate within the Environmental sector or someone who has previous experience or knowledge of the water industry.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

Essential Requirements

• 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 Requirements

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