Environmental Permitting Manager (air/waste)

Working in the Permitting & Regulatory Support Team, you will make a vital contribution to the environmental regulation and compliance of operational activities that can affect the environment. You will lead a team of technical specialists who are passionate about the Air & waste Permitting Sector.
You will have the opportunity to utilise your knowledge of this sector and contribute to the delivery of Air & Waste Permitting.
What you’ll be doing as an Environmental Permitting manager (air/waste)

Prioritise work within your team, including identifying opportunities for team development and escalating risks when necessary.
Ensure that the Company has all the necessary Air and Waste Environmental Permits in place 
Support in the delivery of the Industrial Emissions Directive - Anaerobic Digestion Sludge Centre Permitting.
Understand and interpret environmental legislation, Environment Agency or Industry guidance and apply it to operational situations such as new site investment & emerging technologies.

Ensure Compliance Assessment Reports are reviewed and responded to within the required timescales.
Ensure any requests for information relating to environmental permits, applications for permits, or Regulatory returns are provided to the Environment Agency within the required timescales.
Led the team in the negotiation with the Environment Agency regarding new environmental permits relating to any changes to existing permits whilst ensuring the interests of the company are protected.
Produce written papers or slide decks to brief internal stakeholders Senior Manager & the Exec.
Remote work format with occasional visits to the office in Reading approx. once a month 
Please note, that the internal title for this role is "Installations Manager".
What you should bring to the role

Solid background in people management 
Good knowledge of  environmental legislation  with a proven ability to understand & interpret environmental legislation & guidance and effectively communicate key messages
You must possess excellent communication and influencing skills as a big part of this role will be liaising with external parties and across different levels of stakeholders within the business, especially the Environment Agency. 
Preferably educated to Degree level (or equivalent) in a scientific or environmental discipline.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment