Environmental Specialist

Are you passionate about making a difference in the environment and eager to grow your skills within a dynamic and supportive team? If so, we encourage you to apply for the Environmental Specialist position at Thames Water. This exciting role allows us to engage in impactful work that benefits our customers, communities, and the natural world.

By joining our Environmental Engineering team, you will be at the forefront of Thames Water's ambitious initiatives during this critical investment period and into the future. Your expertise will be instrumental in safeguarding our vital water resources and advancing our commitment to environmental sustainability. Don’t miss the chance to contribute to a brighter, greener future!

What you’ll be doing as an Environmental Specialist

• Manage environmental risks and opportunities for various capital projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Ensure environmental compliance for our projects, implementing appropriate screening, de-risking and mitigation strategies.
• Communicate environmental legislation and best practices effectively to stakeholders.
• Support project teams in achieving their environmental duties.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.

Based in Hybrid at either Hampton Coal Wharf in Surrey or Maple Lodge in Rickmansworth, you must be on-site for your projects and in the office on average 2-3 days a week.

The role involves 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. A driver's license and access to a car are required for this position.

What you should bring to the role

• A deep passion for environmental protection and sustainability.
• A degree in environmental, ecological, or sustainability fields, coupled with relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of UK environmental regulations and compliance processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to engage all stakeholders effectively.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary between £40,000 to £50,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• A wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. 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.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll 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. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.