Technical Lead - Environmental

We have a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the biggest and most complex projects in the water industry in a generation, shaping the future of the water environment across the UK. We’re looking for an Environmental Technical Lead to join our team and support the delivery of nationally significant water infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• An experienced and trusted environmental professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, curiosity and the confidence to influence complex, high‐profile infrastructure decisions.
• Strong technical background in a relevant environmental discipline, with experience of EIA/SEA, permitting and associated assessments (e.g. hydrology, ecology, natural capital, water transfers).
• Proven experience leading complex workstreams, managing consultants and controlling budgets.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‐quality outputs under pressure.
• Ability to communicate complex environmental information clearly to both technical and non‐technical audiences.
• Chartered environmental professional, or demonstrable pathway to chartership.
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holiday (increasing to 31 after 5 years of service) + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• 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
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies and two volunteering days per year