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Posted Date:  16 Oct 2026
Posting End Date:  30/10/2026
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Water Quality & Environment
Salary (£):  £30,000- £40,000

Abstraction Compliance Specialist

 

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT   

 

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.  

 

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace. 

 

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team. 

 

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

 

Our Environmental Regulations & Permitting team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Abstraction Compliance Specialist.  You'll be based at our Headquarters in Coventry.  working within our Abstraction Compliance and reporting Team.

 

You’ll learn to interpret environmental licences for water abstraction and translate their requirements into practical operational guidance. You’ll also analyse and assure complex datasets, combining operational knowledge with data systems to strengthen compliance and protect the environment.

 

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

  • Auditing, verifying and reporting compliance with abstraction licenses, while working across teams to resolve compliance issues.
  • Playing a central part in the company’s abstraction improvement programme to support continuous improvement across the business.
  • Submitting abstraction returns within regulatory deadlines and investigating potential licence breaches to produce audit-ready reports.
  • Supporting the completion of regulatory actions (WR51) to maintain compliance with the numeric and descriptive conditions of abstraction licences.
  • Contributing to detailed root-cause investigations and drafting letters and appeals that demonstrate compliance.
  • Maintaining documentation pertinent to systematic assurance of data
  • Building and maintaining effective relationships with regulatory bodies, including the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Ofwat, DEFRA and Natural England.
  • Understanding abstraction performance under the EPA and driving improvements.

 

 

HOW WE WORK

 

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive and why for this role you’ll usually find us in the office during our working hours.

 

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

 

We’re seeking a passionate, energetic and driven individual with a passion for supporting organisational change. Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too.  We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

 

We’re looking for someone who is confident working with large volumes of data and can turn complex information into clear, reliable insight.

 

Essential skills

  • Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to identify patterns, themes and anomalies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including formal communication and evidence backed appeals
  • The ability to explain complex information clearly to different audiences, including senior leaders, regulators and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent attention to detail.

Desirable knowledge and experience

  • Environmental licensing, water resources, data quality auditing or assurance, or online monitoring equipment.
  • Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, Power Apps, telemetry systems, GIS platforms and data extraction tools.
  • Visual Basic, Python or a similar programming language.

 

 

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

 

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

 

  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year). Annual leave rises to 28 days after 5 years of service. 
  • 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%)  
  • Family friendly policies (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave) 
  • 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  
  • 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. 

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