[Hiring] Senior Advisor - Sewerage Modelling Audit Lead @Environment Agency Jobs

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Sewerage Modeller to join our Water Quality Regulatory Development Team within the nationwide Environment & Business (E&B) department. This role is an exciting opportunity to be at the centre of the Environment Agency to improve England’s water quality by providing audit of Water Industry storm overflow investment decisions.

You will join a water quality focused regulatory team of specialists enabling strategic change within the water sector. Working proactively with Environment Agency national and local teams and external organisations, the role will lead the development and management of audit processes for water quality investigations and modelling carried out under the Storm Overflows Assessment Framework and Environment Act.

• Develop training courses on Urban Pollution Management (UPM).
• Respond to technical queries.
• Support enforcement activity.
• Coach staff on sewerage and water quality investigations.

The role will engage with national stakeholders, including water Industry, Defra and Ofwat. It provides the opportunity for the successful candidate to step up from a delivery focused role to one of shaping future national approaches whilst developing a national impact and profile for yourself.

We’re a dispersed team and work with a wide range of teams across the country involved in water industry regulation and water quality planning. Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You’ll have the option to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training will be available to support you with your incident role should you choose to have one.

Qualifications

• Experience in sewerage modelling.
• Knowledge of water quality regulations.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven track record in water quality investigations.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work proactively with teams.

Benefits

• Opportunity for additional payment for incident roles.
• Full training provided for incident roles.