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Senior Environmental Engineer

Employer
Thames Water Utilities
Location
South East
Closing date
Jun 3, 2023

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Specialty
Environmental Engineering
Position Type
Engineer, Staff Engineer
Organization Type
Firm, Consulting Engineering
Who are we?

Thames Water is the UKs largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open.

This role will be offering full-time and part-time hours

What youll be doing

As part of Thames Waters engineering teams, the senior environmental specialist will be part of a wider team responsible for building new and upgrading existing infrastructure. Working alongside other environmental professionals you will support large infrastructure projects from beginning to end, all whilst gaining the expertise needed to:
  • Lead the environmental de-risking of projects, identifying the environmental risks associated and assure appropriate mitigation is followed.
  • Produce, procure, and sign off the relevant environmental deliverables. Typically includes regulatory, sustainability, and biodiversity requirements.
  • Highlight opportunities for biodiversity enhancement.
  • Ensure projects are delivered sustainably and consider low-carbon delivery methods
  • Liaise with environmental regulators to ensure they are satisfied with our activities.
  • Identify opportunities where improvements could be made.
  • Collaborate with environmental colleagues to ensure a joined-up and consistent approach.
  • Carry out site visits, inspections, and walkovers to ensure compliance.

What you should bring to the role
  • Passion for protecting and enhancing the environment
  • Interest and experience in project delivery
  • Proactive approach
  • Able to adapt to changing scenarios to solve problems
  • Effective communication and ability to build strong relationships at all levels
  • Degree level (or equivalent) in an appropriate Environmental/Sustainability discipline
  • Full driving license and access to a vehicle
  • IT literate
  • Demonstrable experience in an environmental or sustainability role
  • Ability to apply a risk-based approach for managing projects based on knowledge

Whats in it for you?

This role is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking for a part-time opportunity or a job to share with another person.

Were proud of the positive ways of working weve adopted during the pandemic, creating a more flexible and dynamic environment so all our colleagues can thrive. For our office-based roles were moving to a hybrid approach with various options across working from home, office and our sites.

Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, youll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.

Were also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water

We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, youll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an Ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. Its also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and a earn bit of extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we cant consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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