Environmental Assurance Specialist

Join Our Team as an Environmental Specialist: Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about the environment and seeking an opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and collaborative team? We invite you to apply for the position of Environmental Specialist with Thames Water. This role not only offers you the chance to engage in meaningful work but also to deliver life’s essential service so that our customers, communities and the environment can thrive.

What you’ll be doing as an Environmental Assurance Specialist

• Manage environmental risks and opportunities for a range of 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 Reading Clearwater Court, 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 the ability to effectively engage all stakeholders.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset and the capability to work independently when needed.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary between £42,000 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.
• Our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being, is part of a wider benefits scheme.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

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 and meet colleagues.

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.