Assisting with the production of guidance notes, standard operating procedures and other support materials to aid effective performance across the wider team.
Managing complex development proposals through to completion, including the negotiation of s106 agreements, discharging of conditions and commencement notices;
Providing expert advice to internal colleagues on all aspects of the development and consent process;
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures relating to the development and consent process;
Liaising with internal stakeholders (including Asset Strategy, Legal, Engineering, Finance, Health & Safety etc.) as well as external parties such as local authorities, developers, landowners, environmental groups and statutory consultees;
Preparing reports and presentations for both internal and external audiences;
Requirements
mrtpi
planning degree
5+ yrs
water industry
local authority
communication
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
Comfortable working independently but also able to contribute effectively as part of a team;
A degree or equivalent qualification in town and country planning or related discipline;
Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and deliver them to a high standard;
5 yrs (plus) experience working in a planning Team, preferably with a proportion of that time spent in work supporting the UK Water Industry or related industry.
Experience working in a local authority planning department or private sector consultancy environment;
Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI) qualified or working towards chartership;
Benefits
Health benefits through a Cash Plan
25 days annual holiday
Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary
Two paid community volunteering days a year
Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
£72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.
Culture + Values
“Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
“Collaborating with community partners”
“Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
“Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
Environment + Sustainability
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
£7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found