SEVERN TRENT
Flow Compliance Specialist
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We’re Severn Trent Services, a commercial arm of the Severn Trent Group. We provide water and waste services to companies nationwide, including the MoD and The Coal Authority.
Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.
We’re currently recruiting for a Flow Compliance Manager to join our team.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.
If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
As our Flow Compliance Manager, you will be supporting the business to ensure final effluent quality is compliant with regulatory standards and monitoring performance at our operational sites, to ensure we meet our internal KPIs and contractual agreements.
You will be working proactively and collaboratively to develop measures to address current and future risks. Offering practical guidance and recommendation for reactive events and investigating the root causes to prevent reoccurrence. Managing the relationships with our regulators, local authorities and EA and preparing the business for future regulator and permit changes.
Some of the key accountabilities of this role are:
- Lead on Wastewater permit changes across all Severn Trent Services treatment sites for both quality, efficiency and cost.
- Lead investigations into day-to-day permit performance issues and failures, to identify the root cause and mitigating actions with support from the Regional Service Delivery Managers. This includes the delivery of actions as well as identifying actions for internal stakeholders to complete.
- Develop and implement knowledge of Wastewater permit processes and provide technical support to the company on treatment issues. This includes support on capital projects, engineering and R&D projects etc. and delivery of small projects.
- Be the responsible person for MCERT compliance. Leading in collaborative efforts with the environmental manager and environmental agency becoming the focal point for the business.
- Be an active member of our Estates Development Technical Forum – this includes responding to estate development queries between our company, MOD and DIO contacts and supporting this team with developments which will involve or influence Waste Treatment.
- Own the relationship with the Environment Agency.
- Work hand in hand with the Waste/environmental Technical Advisors
- Provide cover for the Waste, Water, Environmental Tech Leads
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WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
In order to be successful in this role, you will have a strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes, including industrial wastewater treatment, and be confident in completing complex permit calculations to optimise compliance and cost performance.
You will possess knowledge of Environment Agency and EU regulations, MCERT self-monitoring requirements, and the STS Lifecycle Investment Programme. Strong stakeholder management, root cause investigation, problem-solving and communication skills are essential, enabling you to work effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
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The role holder will need to be able to secure and retain full MoD (SC) security clearance. (we'll support you with this)
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.
Perks
- Salary £42,335.56 - £47,964.41 dependant on experience
- Annual bonus scheme of up to 15% of your annual salary, based on company performance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- 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
- Two volunteering days per year
WHATS NEXT?
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please get in touch with our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.
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