Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist (Environmental Assessment and Water Resources)

Location: Hybrid working (a mix of office, home and site working).

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday between 08:00 and 18:00.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Specialist to join the Asset Management business area, supporting our strategic water resources programme.

Overview

The sustainable management of water resources is central to our water resources strategy. Yorkshire Water undertakes a significant programme of water resource and environmental projects spanning our Water Resources Management Plan, Drought Plan, Strategic Resource Options and Water Industry National Environment Programme commitments. This role focuses on sustainable water resources management and environmental assessment within the strategic water resources function.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the environmental components of various environmental workstreams including WINEP studies, project/plan-level assessments and other strategic projects/research in support of the strategic water resources function.
• Collaborate with Yorkshire Water colleagues and strategic planning partners to ensure a joined-up approach to environmental assessment across the WINEP, WRMP, DP 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 and site visits.
• Collate and manage environmental data sources and evidence.

What you will need: Qualifications and experience

• Hold a degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Environmental Science, Geography, Hydrology, Environmental Impact Assessment), preferably with postgraduate qualifications.
• Experience of working within the environmental science/assessment/planning sector (water industry or utilities experience desirable but not essential).
• Experience of environmental assessment.
• Working knowledge of environmental/planning legislation and the ability to interpret and articulate business implications.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player with excellent organisational skills.
• 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.
• The role involves travel to different sites across Yorkshire; a UK driving licence with no more than 6 points is required.

Benefits and working arrangements

• Competitive salary (£42,492 to £53,115, depending on experience).
• Annual incentive related bonus (up to £1,000 maximum for the performance year).
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution).
• Development opportunities in line with the Environmental Specialist progression plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus 2 wellness days.
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary.
• Health, dental and other voluntary benefits, plus cashback and cycle-to-work options.
• Retail savings scheme, online GP service, gym discounts and more.
• Hybrid working model with typically at least 1 day in the office per week; on-site working available as needed.

Application and recruitment

Please complete the online application process and submit a covering letter and CV outlining your suitability for the role. The closing date is listed as Wednesday 29 July 2026, with interviews to be announced after shortlisting. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If successful, pre-employment checks including a Basic Disclosure Check may be required, with possible security vetting depending on the role. No agencies.