Water Resources Specialist - Principal

We’re more than just a water company. We\’re dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment, sustainability, and the communities we serve. By joining us, you’ll work with the latest technologies, driving forward‑thinking projects that enhance and protect national infrastructure, making a real difference to the communities we serve.

With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we\’re looking for more brilliant people who are passionate about sustainability, eager to innovate, and ready to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

We are seeking a Principal Water Resources Specialist to play a crucial role in shaping our future, driving business improvement, and making a tangible impact on the environment. Join us and be part of a team that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous development.

Some of your responsibilities include:

• Compliance with the Water Framework Directive: Lead a workstream that focuses on understanding how our water operations impact the aquatic environment. You will identify what solutions need to be put in place to protect the environment and meet our Water Framework Directive obligations.
• Expert Support & Advice: Provide specialist support and advice relating to water abstraction and the environment. Lead technical workstreams looking at AMP8 abstraction licensing strategy, environmental investigations, impact assessments, and investment options appraisals.
• Technical Delivery: Lead the client‑side technical delivery of Severn Trent\’s statutory WINEP commitments for Water Framework Directive No‑Deterioration, focusing on solutions to low flow problems. Ensure compliance with Water Framework Directive legal obligations and achieve AMP8 regulatory targets.
• Consultant Management: Manage technical water resources work packages delivered by consultants. Ensure they meet the EA\’s WINEP requirements as agreed in Measures Specification Forms and comply with EA\’s WINEP and PR24 guidance.
• Target Definition: Define water abstraction targets required to achieve our Water Framework Directive obligations for the PR29 investment plan and WRMP29.
• Regulatory Trust: Build trust with regulators by ensuring accurate and timely information is provided to address their queries.

You’ll be based at our Head Office in Coventry. You’ll work within our Asset Strategy team. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week and also holds a full U.K driving licence.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

About You:

You will have expert technical knowledge and a drive to deliver environmental improvements. If you are passionate about water resources and the environment and ready to lead the technical thinking needed to achieve Severn Trent’s ambitious goals, we want to hear from you.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work and award‑winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies and two volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can\’t wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We\’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.