Salary – £36,659
Work Type – Hybrid
Job Location – Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type – Permanent
Employment Type – Full Time
Working Hours – 37.0 Hours per Week
Benefits
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- MyGymDiscounts – gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
- Best Doctors
- Salary Finance
- Wealth at Work courses
- Deals and discounts
- EVolve Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Mental health first aiders
- ShareBuy
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Job Purpose
As part of the Environment Permitting Team you will be instrumental in challenging and influencing our Environmental Regulator, the Environment Agency, to ensure we achieve the best outcome for the business. You will prepare and submit permit applications to the EA, to ensure the business has permits to conduct its activities, through the collation of data from the business, completion of application forms, liaison with the business and EA and recording and monitoring of progress.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
As an Environment Permitting Coordinator you will be responsible for the processing and delivery of permit applications ensuring that statutory requirements and internal SLAs and are met and having end to end ownership of all aspects of permit applications You will also be responsible for:
- Applying for emergency consents to discharge (S166) as required to the business.
- Supporting the logging of the delivery of the Wholesale capital programme Water Industry National Environment Programme schemes to enable appropriate updates to be given to the EA.
- Maintaining effective communications with the EA on all matters relating to obtaining permits
- Inputting to the development of communications and communications templates, to ensure the wider business is understands their regulatory permit requirements
- Production of management information to communicate progress against the permit delivery plan and adherence to processes and procedures
- Input to the preparation and tracking of regulatory correspondence from the Environment Permitting Team (e.g. letters to the EA, OFWAT, Defra). Maintain and accurate log of correspondence, available to whole team.
- Updating systems owned by the Environment Permitting Team associated with the storage, retrieval and auditing permit information
- Undertaking ongoing tracking and monitoring of permit charges from the EA to ensure they are correct
- Preparing payment of EA bills and support evidence required to get these payments signed off within the business
- Gathering and collating evidence to support challenges of the EA bills where UU believe them to be inaccurate
- Data contributor for Regulatory Reporting lines and tables
- Reliable, accurate and complete data available for regulatory reporting deadlines, with a clear audit trail
Technical Skills & Experience
You will have a good understanding of water, wastewater and bioresources assets specifically focused on permit requirements of these assets (water quality, waste, abstraction). You will also be extremely computer literate with excellent knowledge of SharePoint, Excel, GIS, SAP and other relevant computer systems to enable permit applications and reporting of progress. You will also have;
- Strong analytical skills
- Good oral and written communication skills and be comfortable dealing with a range of external and internal stakeholders
- Excellent influencing and organisational skills
- Good understanding of invoicing procedures and how to raise and manage payments
- Experience of working to a programme of delivery and of meeting strict (e.g. Regulatory) deadlines
- Understanding of EA permitting procedures and guidance
- Operational experience
This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship
About Us
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.