Senior Environmental Advisor

## Senior Environmental Advisor Apply:
FALMER:
CHICHESTER:
Durrington Head Office:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
October 2, 2026 (16 days left to apply):
JR7894
** Closing Date
**** Job Title**:
Senior Environmental Advisor
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* Location:

** Falmer, East Sussex (Hybrid, 2 days pw)
** Contract Type:
** Permanent
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* Hours:

** 37, Monday to Friday
** Salary:
** up to £55,000, depending on skills and experience

There has never been a more important time to join Southern Water. We are delivering one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, focused on improving environmental performance, service resilience and long‐term affordability for customers.
** About the role
** We have an exciting opportunity to join the
** Enabling Team in Engineering Technical Services (ETS)
** at Southern Water as a
** Senior Environmental Advisor**. In this role, you will provide expert environmental risk management support across a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring sustainable and responsible design, maintenance, and construction processes. You will play a key role in delivering environmental solutions that protect water resources, enhance ecosystems, and contribute to long-term sustainability.
** What you will be responsible for
*** Providing expert environmental advice throughout project life cycles, from concept and design through to construction.
* Leading or overseeing environmental assessments, surveys, investigations, and mitigation strategies.
* Ensuring projects comply with environmental legislation, planning requirements, permits, licences, and industry best practice.
* Advising on water resources, pollution prevention, waste management, and environmental permitting matters.
* Managing specialist environmental consultants and contractors, ensuring high-quality technical outputs.
* Supporting stakeholder engagement with regulators, local authorities, statutory bodies, landowners, and community groups.
** What you’ll bring to the role
** We're looking for someone who combines strong technical environmental knowledge with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills but most importantly, a deep passion for the environment.
* A degree (or higher qualification) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, Geography, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Experience working within environmental consultancy, utilities, infrastructure, construction, engineering, or a similar environment.
* Excellent organisational, written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation, planning processes, and environmental management practices.
* Experience undertaking or managing environmental assessments and coordinating environmental inputs to projects.
* Experience managing specialist consultants and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
* Membership of a relevant professional institution such as ISEP, CIWEM, or equivalent.
* Chartered status, or working towards chartership, would be advantageous.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.
* At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive…