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Job Description
Do you enjoy coaching and developing the skills of others? Do you also enjoy developing processes by collaborating with colleagues across different teams to ensure transparent and effective environmental regulation?
You will join a water quality-focused regulatory team of specialists, enabling strategic change within the water sector, particularly focusing on storm overflows.
Working proactively with Environment Agency teams and external organizations, the role involves leading the development of audit processes for water quality investigations under the Storm Overflows Assessment Framework and Environment Act. You will also develop training courses on Urban Pollution Management (UPM), respond to technical queries, and coach staff on sewerage and water quality investigations.
Our team is dispersed nationwide, working with various water industry regulation and water quality planning teams. Responding to incidents is a key part of our work, and you may have the option to participate in incident response, which could include additional pay and training.
The Team
This position is part of the Water Quality Regulatory Development team within Water Industry Regulation. The team operates across the country, so the successful candidate must be self-motivated and capable of effective remote communication.
We promote an inclusive, positive, and supportive culture where everyone is valued. We rely on evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy, and secure resources.
Experience and Skills Required
* A relevant degree such as civil engineering or environmental science, with ongoing professional development.
* Experience in sewer or river quality impact modelling, including model audits.
* Knowledge of environmental planning and regulation of Water and Sewerage Companies.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to coach others.
* Experience in embedding new processes through collaborative relationships across dispersed teams.
Additional Information
The office base is flexible; travel and overnight stays may be required.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and supporting flexible working arrangements, including job sharing.
For more info, contact: phil.hulme@environment-agency.gov.uk or tel. +447801900977.
Apply via the Candidate Pack and Additional Information document. Applications are assessed 'blind' with interviews via MS Teams in the week of 23rd June 2025. We may hold your details for 6 months for potential other roles.
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