Water Quality Specialist 34568

Were looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with good planning communication and data handling skills to help plan and deliver multi-functional environmental benefits with the primary focus being Water Quality.

The successful candidate will work on a variety of aspects of strategic water planning to understand the risks findsolutionsand work with those who can effect change. They will reviewchallengeandadvisestakeholder plans and permissions and ensure theycomply withenvironmental regulations. They will alsobe requiredto understandanalyseand translate a variety of data/information into evidence that can be used to inform and influence decisions by technical and non-technical audiences.

This post is a water quality technical role working both with water companies and internal teams to reduce impacts from sewage discharges. Knowledge and experience of the following would be advantageous:
Water company price review and asset management plans
Knowledge of sewage treatment works and sewerage network processes and operation including Urban Pollution Management processes and standards
Awareness of measures to protect the water quality of drinking water supplies from diffuse pollution sources
Responding to water quality permit consultations and determination of waste water continuous and intermittent discharge permit limits
Water industry wastewater management
Environmental legislation relevant to sewage discharges and water quality
Supporting local and national working groups and projects
Advising and facilitating resolution of complex or contentious issues
Responding to planning and development consultations

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to take on an incident role and be available to respond or support business continuity. This may include additional pay with full training and flexible working arrangements provided.