Position: Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist Company: Thames Water - The UK's largest water and wastewater company Location: Flexible (with some time in Reading office) Role Overview • Ensure regulatory compliance with environmental permits, focusing on emissions to land, air, and water. • Provide technical expertise on air and waste permitting, support compliance with the Industrial Emissions Directive, and help shape future regulations. • Lead permit applications and variations, identify risks, and engage with stakeholders and regulators. Requirements • Degree in a scientific or environmental field. • Experience in environmental permitting and strong knowledge of regulations and operational processes (e.g., Anaerobic Digestion, emissions, waste management). • Analytical skills and ability to present complex information clearly. Benefits • Salary: £43,120 to £59,000/year (depending on experience) • 26–30 days annual leave (based on service) • Generous pension (AON) • Health, well-being, and financial benefits (e.g., health MOTs, physiotherapy, Cycle to Work scheme, life assurance). Company Mission • Committed to environmental sustainability, supporting communities, customers, and the planet.