Environmental Scientist

Environmental Scientist

Working hours: Full time 37 hours per week (flexible working arrangements will be considered)

Permanent

Salary: From £44,455 - £52,300 (depending on experience)

Location: Hanningfield, Chelmsford (Hybrid)

Are you passionate about the environment? We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Environmental Scientist, where you’ll play a key role in delivering water resource and environmental investigations that support our regulatory commitments.

In this role, you’ll take responsibility for delivering, tracking and reporting on the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP), helping to protect and enhance the environment for the benefit of our communities. You’ll develop action plans, build strong relationships with key stakeholders, and work closely with regulators such as the Environment Agency.

You’ll carry out a range of environmental assessments to support regulatory plans and permits, including work on strategic environmental assets, WINEP schemes, habitat regulation assessments, Water Framework Directive requirements and invasive non-native species. This will also involve preparing and submitting environmental permit applications.

Your technical reports will support key regulatory submissions, so attention to detail and accuracy will be essential. You’ll also stay up to date with emerging environmental issues, sharing insights and acting as a representative for the business within both internal forums and national technical groups.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, contributing to environmental protection while working on meaningful, high-profile projects.

• Proactive and driven by data and results, with a strong track record of carrying out environmental assessments and successfully delivering improvement projects.
• Expertise in hydro-ecology and catchment hydrology, combined with organisational and project management skills.
• Experience managing budgets and engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Confidence working collaboratively with regulators such as the Environment Agency and Natural England, applying knowledge of water and environmental legislation to provide clear updates and guidance.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 26 days, plus bank holidays and additional time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, with the option to buy or sell holidays.
• Company pension scheme, where we’ll double match your contributions up to an employer contribution of 10%.
• Free access to local attractions.
• A fantastic discount scheme, with savings on days out, shopping, travel and more.
• Award winning ‘Living Well’ wellbeing support, including access to a digital GP service for you and your family members.
• Support with sustainable travel – through salary sacrifice cars and a cycle to work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing support – access our community savings scheme, financial education and low cost loans through Salary Finance; we also provide 4 x Life Assurance and an Income Protection Scheme.
• Support with your development – we offer a range of development opportunities, can support you through an interest‑free qualification loan and we’ll even pay for any relevant professional body subscription.

Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage and welcome all applications from diverse communities and backgrounds.