Environment and Sustainability Assurance Specialist

Exciting Opportunity: Environment and Sustainability Assurance Specialist at Thames Water

Join us on our mission to shape a sustainable future for generations to come. Thames Water is looking for an Environment and Sustainability Assurance Specialist to help ensure our Capital Delivery projects not only meet but exceed environmental standards and commitments.

What you’ll be doing as an Environment and Sustainability Assurance Specialist

• Promoting the continuous improvement of the environmental/sustainability performance of all projects.
• Being familiar with and effectively communicating the requirements of current applicable environmental legislation and best practices.
• Represent the Environmental team as the lead for multiple projects. This will include attending site visits and meetings with the project team, reviewing deliverables, and conducting audits when a project reaches the construction phase.
• Thinking innovatively and working with the Project Engineering team to identify areas where processes can be improved.
• Aiding all project personnel to enable them to manage their carbon and sustainability duties and responsibilities.
• Assisting the Environmental team in various internal and external meetings, workshops, management reviews and forums.
• Raising awareness and understanding of carbon and sustainability targets throughout Capital Delivery.

Based in Hybrid, Clearwater Court – Reading, you will be required to be on-site and in the office as part of your role for 2-3 days a week.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday, offering a salary of between £42,000 and £48,000 per annum.

This role does require a driver\’s licence and access to a car.

Essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are:

• Be educated to a degree or equivalent in environmental/sustainability or something similar.
• To have an interest in project delivery and a passion for protecting and enhancing the environment.
• Take a proactive approach and be able to adapt to changing scenarios to solve problems and maintain Thames Water standards.
• This role does require a driver\’s licence and access to a car.

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:

• Previous experience in the Utility industry is preferable.
• Have a proactive approach and an eagerness for learning.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £42,000 to £48,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus, bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution – Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• A wider benefits scheme includes our benefits hub, which is packed with offers and information to save money and support your well-being.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast‑tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.