Posted Date:  8 Aug 2025
Posting End Date:  15- Aug- 2025
Location:  West Midlands
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Water Quality & Environment
Salary (£):  Salary: £32,266 - £36,000

Permit Compliance Advisor

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making 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.

 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

Our Environmental Permitting Team have an opportunity for you to join as our new Permit Compliance Advisor.

 

In your new role, you’ll primarily be responsible for ensuring our Water and Waste Water Treatment Sites have the correct Environmental Permits in place to ensure we continue to deliver the everyday essentials and meet our regulatory obligations.

 

You’ll support operational colleagues by providing technical advice on matters of compliance and regulation and ensure that our Environmental Permits reflect our activities on site.

 

As an EPA 4 star company we strive to lead the field in environmental performance, you will support the delivery of the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) and engage with stakeholders from across the business to deliver excellent outcomes.

 

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

 

  • Submit environmental permit applications to the Regulator and ensure corporate information is up to date and accurate.
  • Support Permit Specialists, providing information necessary for waste permit applications and variations.
  • Work collaboratively with other key teams to ensure that the Company’s overall environmental targets and objectives are met.
  • Implement processes to ensure we can effectively track and improve our performance.
  • Communicate with relevant stakeholders to ensure they are informed of regulatory changes.
  • Support assurance of our operational sites by undertaking permit compliance audits.
  • Deliver training and upskilling sessions to the wider business to ensure Design, Delivery and Operational Teams fully understand and comply with permit obligations.
  • Engage with the Regulator to fully understand and implement our environmental obligations.
  • Compliance with all Company Health and Safety at Work policies and procedures to ensure that all activities are undertaken in a safe manner.

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 

To be successful in this role, it is expected that you’ll have good technical knowledge and understanding of water and waste water treatment processes. Environmental permits are central to our compliance and environmental performance, so an understanding of the Environmental Permitting Regulations (2016) and Water Industry Act would be desirable.

 

It’s expected you’ll have excellent communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance is met. Site visits may be required across our operational areas as such you will need to be self-disciplined and able to work without supervision. Time management and the ability to manage competing priorities will be essential to ensure you can deliver outputs within agreed timescales.

 

This role may role may involve travel and requires you to have a Full UK Driving License. Your working pattern will be Monday to Friday 08.00-16.00 and based at STC in coventry.

 

 

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too.We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you? 

 

 

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

 

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and 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's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

 

  • Salary: £32,266-£36,000
  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) 
  • Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
  • 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
  • 10% monthly discount with Busy Bees Nurseries and one-week free childcare 
  • Dedicated training and development with our Academy 
  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 
  • Family friendly policies 
  • Two paid volunteering days per year  

 

 

WHATS NEXT?

 

We can’t wait to hear from you.

 

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. 

 

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

 

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