Environmental Site Auditor at Thames Water
Join our team and play a vital role in protecting 16 million customers while building a more resilient, sustainable future. As an Environmental Site Auditor, you’ll lead site audits, support operational teams, and drive continuous improvement across our network of treatment and pumping sites.
Responsibilities
* Undertake site environmental and permit compliance audits as per the annual audit programme for your geographic region.
* Carry out audits on any permitted asset, including Sewage Treatment Works, Pumping Stations, Water Treatment Works, and Waste and Air emissions facilities.
* Provide support and training to operational teams so that they understand the requirements of the EMS.
* Support operational teams in preparation for and during external audits.
* Create summary reports of your audits and present these back to Operational Managers.
* Highlight any non‑compliances and drive actions to completion in your region using the EMS.
* Provide regular reports on the progress of the audit programme within your region and key areas of risk/concern.
Key Facts
Working arrangement: Hybrid from one of our Thames Water sites in the Thames Valley, Home Counties or London area.
Driving licence: A full driving licence is required for this position.
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Qualifications
* Understanding of environmental legislation and permits.
* Knowledge of wastewater pumping and treatment processes.
* Competent use of a variety of software packages (e.g., Microsoft 365).
* Ability to write audit reports and actions.
* Understanding of Health and Safety site requirements.
Desired Extras
* Experience working with front‑line operational teams (ideally Sewage Treatment Works, Water Treatment Works or Pumping Stations).
* Experience interacting with regulators on operational sites.
* Experience working within ISO‑accredited management systems.
* Experience developing Power BI reports and Microsoft Forms.
* Knowledge of sludge treatment processes.
* Knowledge of Pollution Prevention Control Principles.
* Qualification in an environmental or science‑related subject.
Benefits
* Competitive salary from £50,000 to £55,000 per annum.
* Annual leave: 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
* Performance‑related pay plan linked to company performance measures and targets.
* Generous pension scheme through AON.
* Wide range of benefits to support health, wellbeing and finances – including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy and counselling access, Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
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