Permit Compliance Advisor (West Midlands, England, GB) chez Severn Trent Plc

Hello, we’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. Oh, we’re pretty keen on people too.

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of the 6,500 brilliant team members working across our patch.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here. 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our Environmental Permitting Team have an opportunity for you to join as our new  wastewater discharge Permit Compliance Advisor.

In your new role, you’ll primarily be responsible for ensuring our Water and Waste Water Treatment Sites have the correct Environmental Permits in place to ensure we continue to deliver the everyday essentials and meet our regulatory obligations.

You’ll support operational colleagues by providing technical advice on matters of compliance and regulation and ensure that our Environmental Permits reflect our activities on site.

As an EPA 4 star company we strive to lead the field in environmental performance, you will support the delivery of the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) and engage with stakeholders from across the business to deliver excellent outcomes.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• Submit environmental wastewater discharge permit applications to our regulators, the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales, and ensure that corporate information is accurate and up to date.
• Support Permit Specialists, providing information necessary for permit applications and variations.
• Work collaboratively with other key teams to ensure that the Company’s overall environmental targets and objectives are met.
• Implement processes and procedures to ensure we can effectively track and improve our performance.
• Communicate with  internal and external stakeholders to ensure they are informed of regulatory changes.
• Deliver training and upskilling sessions to the wider business to ensure Design, Delivery and Operational Teams fully understand and comply with permit obligations.
• Engage with our regulators to fully understand and implement our environmental obligations.

• Compliance with all Company Health and Safety at Work policies and procedures to ensure that all activities are undertaken in a safe manner.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

To be successful in this role, it is expected that you’ll have good technical knowledge and understanding of water and waste water treatment processes. Environmental permits are central to our compliance and environmental performance, so an understanding of the Environmental Permitting Regulations (2016) and Water Industry Act would be desirable.

It’s expected you’ll have excellent communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance is met. Site visits may be required across our operational areas as such you will need to be self-disciplined and able to work without supervision. Time management and the ability to manage competing priorities will be essential to ensure you can deliver outputs within agreed timescales.

This role may role may involve travel and requires you to have a Full UK Driving License.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you? 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) 
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• 10% monthly discount with Busy Bees Nurseries and one-week free childcare 
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy 
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 
• Family friendly policies 
• Two paid volunteering days per year  

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. 

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

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