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Job Description
The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.
We are looking for an urban drainage advisor with sewer hydraulic modelling experience. This role will be part of the national Water Quality Regulatory Development team in the Water Regulation directorate. You will join an experienced and supportive national team working to design and implement new regulatory approaches, enabling strategic change in the way we regulate and work with sewerage companies in delivering their storm and emergency overflow improvement programmes.
Key responsibilities include:
* Applying your experience of building and using sewer hydraulic and modelling tools to inform guidance and assure programme delivery.
* Leading the development of audit processes for water quality investigations carried out under the Storm Overflows Assessment Framework and Environment Act.
* Co‑developing training courses on Urban Pollution Management (UPM), responding to technical queries, and coaching staff on sewerage and water quality investigations.
* Responding to incidents (optionally) and providing business continuity support during incidents.
Requirements:
* A relevant degree such as civil engineering, geography or environmental science (alternatives may be considered) and demonstration of continued professional experience.
* Experience of sewer modelling and/or river quality impact modelling carried out for Urban Pollution Management (UPM) studies, including model audits.
* Knowledge of environmental planning and the regulation of Water and Sewerage Companies.
* Excellent organisational skills and effective coaching ability; experience embedding new approaches into business.
Office base location is flexible; occasional travel or overnight stays may be required.
For further information on this role please contact: phil.hulme@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applicants will be assessed blind, using competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams during the week commencing 12 January 2026.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Notes
Artificial intelligence may be used to support your application, but all examples and statements must be truthful and directly from your experience. The Environment Agency is a non‑departmental public body sponsored by Defra and aligns with the candidate guidance on AI use. We welcome flexible working patterns, guaranteed interview policies for applicants with disabilities, and adhere to central government recruitment frameworks.
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