Senior Environmental Technician in Portsmouth

Salary: Competitive, plus annual bonus, company car or allowance and other Veolia benefits

Location: Hybrid - covering Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Marchwood, Newhaven and the Isle of Wight.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward

What you'll be doing:

• Environmental Monitoring Management - Manage the daily schedule, delivery, and reporting of the environmental monitoring programme for three Energy Recovery Facilities in Hampshire, ensuring reports are produced correctly and on time.
• Compliance & Regulatory Communication - Ensure sampling and monitoring comply with Environmental Permit requirements and communicate with regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency, Local Authorities, and Water Companies to maintain compliance.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting - Maintain oversight of ERF SHEQ performance by producing KPIs, monitoring trends, and generating summary reports to track facility performance.
• Contractor & Infrastructure Management - Liaise with and manage third-party contractors for environmental monitoring delivery, and coordinate daily with operational staff to maintain monitoring infrastructure and resolve compliance issues.
• Technical Support & Continuous Improvement - Advise Facility Managers on environmental legislation, conduct contractor audits, coordinate annual reporting across ERFs, and stay current with the latest legislation to support compliance.

What we're looking for:

• Degree level in a scientific discipline
• Broad knowledge in waste management with extensive knowledge of ERFS understanding the principles and process.
• Problem-solving knowledge.
• Wide knowledge of waste legislation.
• Knowledge and understanding of the EA.
• Communication and interpersonal skills are very important.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.