Environmental Specialist

Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England. Job description: Environmental Specialist (Environment and Water Resources) Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience £37,438 - £46,798 Annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year) Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution) Development opportunities in line with the Environmental Specialist progression plan 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an extra wellness day! Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more! Location: Hybrid Working (a mix of office, home and site working) Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday between the working window of 8:00am-6:00pm. The role will involve travel to different sites across Yorkshire, therefore you will need a UK driving licence with no more than 6 points. We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of at least 1 day in the office per week. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on-site, our office is open Monday-Friday during working hours. We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Specialist to join the Strategy & Regulation business area, supporting our strategic water resources programme. Could this be you? What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.? We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. The impacts of climate change, population growth and the need to protect the environment require us to take action to ensure resilient water supplies in the long-term. To meet these challenges, we are embarking on a significant programme of water resource and environmental projects spanning our Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP), Strategic Resource Options (SRO) and Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) commitments. Where you fit in As an Environmental Specialist you will coordinate and provide specialist environmental input into Yorkshire Waters water resources programme. You will be based in the Environmental Assessment team within Yorkshire Waters Strategy & Regulation function but working closely with the WRMP and SRO teams. The role will involve working with internal and external stakeholders to help shape the future of Yorkshire Waters long-term water resources strategy, developing a best value plan for customers and the environment. You will: Coordinate the environmental components of various environmental/water resources workstreams including WINEP studies, project/plan-level assessments and other strategic projects/research. This will include developing, commissioning and ensuring delivery of environmental assessment workstreams including Water Framework Directive, Habitats Regulations, Strategic and/or Environmental Impact Assessments. Work alongside Yorkshire Water colleagues and our strategic planning partners to ensure a joined-up approach to environmental assessment across the WINEP, WRMP and SRO programmes. Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with regulators and external stakeholders. Review/QA technical documents and contribute to/author Yorkshire Water reports. Organise and/or supervise environmental surveys. Collate and manage environmental data sources/evidence. What skills and qualifications you will need: Hold a degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Environmental Science, Geography, Hydrology, Environmental Impact Assessment) preferably with postgraduate qualifications. Considerable experience of working within the environmental assessment/planning sector, preferably including water industry or utilities experience. Practical experience of environmental assessment including Water Framework and Habitats Directive Regulations, preferably in a water resources context. Good knowledge of environmental/planning legislation and ability to interpret and articulate business implications. Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational skills. Proficient with the use of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Ability to work within and across multi-disciplinary teams. Strong communication skills, both oral and written Able to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships. Ability to coach others on technical issues. Strong interpersonal skills, which are used to effectively influence and negotiate on environmental legislation matters at regional and national levels. Membership of appropriate professional body (e.g. IEMA, CIWEM) Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, its important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isnt always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea? If youve got experience in Environmental Specialist and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you. Recruitment Process Closing date 11th November 2024 If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. TPBN1_UKTJ