Environmental Permitting Technician

Are you a positive individual with excellent organisational and attention to detail skills, along with an interest in environmental legislation/regulation? If so, we have a great opportunity for you as an Environmental Permitting Technician!  

What you'll do

This role sits within the Permitting team, which is responsible for maintaining a register of around 1,700 water discharge permits. 

The team liaises with the Environment Agency (EA) to ensure the necessary environmental permits are progressed to assist with the delivery of our environmental obligations. 

As part of our commitment to ensure ongoing compliance, the Permit Compliance Assessment (PCA) will be a fundamental part of this new role.

The PCA focuses on existing permit conditions and involves the review, investigation and management of these permit conditions to ensure they are accurate and compliant. 

You will:

• maintain and improve the EA records database and associated management systems for company use
• be expected to maintain knowledge of relevant environmental legislation
• provide advice on permit requirements across the business, as well as assist with other regulatory work as necessary
• adapt as the regulatory environment for wastewater management evolves
• visit a variety of operational sites, both wastewater and supply.

What you'll need

We are looking for you to have strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for liaising with internal departments and external regulators. You will need to be innovative and positive in your approach.  

In addition, we are looking for: 

• competency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• an A-level in a science subject (or equivalent)
• a good eye for detail and awareness of environmental compliance
• knowledge of wastewater networks and treatment processes (desirable)
• experience with GIS software packages and databases (beneficial but not essential)
• a full clean driving licence
• a great team player who is willing to work both independently and as part of a team.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.