Restoring Sustainable Abstraction Advisor (RSA) at South East Water Uk in Kent, England, United Kingdom | From GBP40,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

technical reporting

report review

options appraisal

catchment monitoring

land access

regulatory meetings

Write and coordinate technical reports, communication documents to a high standard to meet robust internal and regulatory deadlines.
Supporting the delivery of RSA WINEP investigations and options appraisal delivered by consultants
Critically reviewing and challenging consultants technical reports through their own sound knowledge of a specialist area.
Working alongside consultants to develop catchment monitoring strategies for sustainable abstraction and supporting our catchment scientists and sub-contractors with the delivery of these catchment monitoring strategies. Negotiating land access for surveys.
Contributing and inputting into regulatory meetings and technically challenging key areas of the discussion to ensure that our abstractions are sustainable and the right outcomes are progressed though to the end.

Requirements

gis

water resources

environmental degree

data interpretation

communication

driving licence

Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
Sound decision making skills based on evidence and understanding of evidence collected and modelled.
Experience of working in water resources / water industry / environmental regulation.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work alongside multiple departments and regulators.
Full, clean driving licence and ability to travel across Company region/areas as required.
It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
Technically qualified environmentalist (with a degree, HND or equivalent work related experience) and relevant, demonstrable work experience.
Excellent data interpretation skills, reflecting the need to use the data to inform and influence stakeholders.
Proficient with the use of GIS and spatial data analysis tools.

Benefits

Paid volunteering days.
Health cash plan.
Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
Cycle to work scheme.
Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
Life assurance.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

pass background, identity and employment referencing checks.

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Company

Overview

520 million litres

Daily water delivery

The company supplies over 520 million litres of treated and tested drinking water each day.

£433–489 million

Infrastructure investment

The company is investing £433–489 million between 2020 and 2025 to upgrade treatment works and expand networks.

500,000 tests

Annual quality checks

A 24/7 laboratory in Farnborough conducts over 500,000 quality tests annually to ensure water safety.

£200 million boost

Funding injection

The company received a £200 million funding boost in June 2025 to support its operations and growth.

Founded in 1992 and restructured by merger in 2007, it has grown into a major regional water supplier.
Draws from aquifers, rivers and reservoirs, treating at some 83 works before distribution.
Project pipeline includes new reservoir at Broad Oak (operational by 2033), treatment works upgrades in Maidenhead and Maidstone.
Focuses on network resilience—leak detection teams, smart meters, and buffer storage tanks to reduce interruptions.
Environmental engagement includes working with farmers, monitoring SSSIs, and using dogs to protect wildlife during works.
Privately owned under a mix of pension and trust entities.
Notably endured a significant regulator investigation after households experienced supply failures and hosepipe bans.

Culture + Values

Employees are actively encouraged to become guardians of the environment—‘every action counts’ underpins all operational performance
Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing: ‘We are compliant with health and safety regulations’ and ‘Ensure fair pay, reward and recognition for all our employees’
Transparency of reporting and trusted corporate governance embedded in operations
Emphasis on collaboration and partnerships: working with customers, communities, supply chain and academic/science organisations to deliver shared solutions
Innovation-led mindset: integrates internal and external collaboration via Ofwat Innovation Fund to tackle sector-wide challenges

Environment + Sustainability

38% reduction

CO₂ Emissions

Achieved a 38% reduction in carbon emissions between 2015 and 2020.

98% Emissions Target

Operational Emissions

Targeting a 98% reduction in operational emissions by 2030, compared to 2018/19 levels.

12,637 Trees

Tree Planting

Planted 12,637 trees in one year, exceeding the annual target by 56%.

4% Fleet Electric

Electric Vehicles

4% of a 400-strong fleet consists of electric vehicles, with plans to expand via salary-sacrifice schemes.

Published routemap in July 2021 detailing measures: energy efficiency, renewables, nature-based solutions, direct emissions reduction, and green energy procurement.
Solar PV on ~20 sites planned, with battery storage pilots to support resilience and renewables.
25-Year Environment Plan (H25) focuses on safe water, climate change adaptation, sustainability of natural environment, and partnership working.
Operational performance metrics: zero water deficit; zero breaches of abstraction/discharge consents; 1 pollution incident (2018/19); carbon emissions per customer at 36.3 kg CO₂e/year in 2018/19.

Inclusion & Diversity

Member of UN‑backed ‘Race to Zero’ campaign—no DEI goals evident on public site
No explicit DEI strategy, targets or gender breakdown publicly disclosed via website or LinkedIn

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Careers

Projects

Sustainability Initiatives

Role

Description

technical reporting

report review

options appraisal

catchment monitoring

land access

regulatory meetings

Write and coordinate technical reports, communication documents to a high standard to meet robust internal and regulatory deadlines.
Supporting the delivery of RSA WINEP investigations and options appraisal delivered by consultants
Critically reviewing and challenging consultants technical reports through their own sound knowledge of a specialist area.
Working alongside consultants to develop catchment monitoring strategies for sustainable abstraction and supporting our catchment scientists and sub-contractors with the delivery of these catchment monitoring strategies. Negotiating land access for surveys.
Contributing and inputting into regulatory meetings and technically challenging key areas of the discussion to ensure that our abstractions are sustainable and the right outcomes are progressed though to the end.

Requirements

gis

water resources

environmental degree

data interpretation

communication

driving licence

Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
Sound decision making skills based on evidence and understanding of evidence collected and modelled.
Experience of working in water resources / water industry / environmental regulation.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work alongside multiple departments and regulators.
Full, clean driving licence and ability to travel across Company region/areas as required.
It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
Technically qualified environmentalist (with a degree, HND or equivalent work related experience) and relevant, demonstrable work experience.
Excellent data interpretation skills, reflecting the need to use the data to inform and influence stakeholders.
Proficient with the use of GIS and spatial data analysis tools.

Benefits

Paid volunteering days.
Health cash plan.
Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
Cycle to work scheme.
Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
Life assurance.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

pass background, identity and employment referencing checks.

People also searched

Water Engineer Jobs in Ashford United Kingdom Environmental Engineer Jobs in Ashford United Kingdom

Company

Overview

520 million litres

Daily water delivery

The company supplies over 520 million litres of treated and tested drinking water each day.

£433–489 million

Infrastructure investment

The company is investing £433–489 million between 2020 and 2025 to upgrade treatment works and expand networks.

500,000 tests

Annual quality checks

A 24/7 laboratory in Farnborough conducts over 500,000 quality tests annually to ensure water safety.

£200 million boost

Funding injection

The company received a £200 million funding boost in June 2025 to support its operations and growth.

Founded in 1992 and restructured by merger in 2007, it has grown into a major regional water supplier.
Draws from aquifers, rivers and reservoirs, treating at some 83 works before distribution.
Project pipeline includes new reservoir at Broad Oak (operational by 2033), treatment works upgrades in Maidenhead and Maidstone.
Focuses on network resilience—leak detection teams, smart meters, and buffer storage tanks to reduce interruptions.
Environmental engagement includes working with farmers, monitoring SSSIs, and using dogs to protect wildlife during works.
Privately owned under a mix of pension and trust entities.
Notably endured a significant regulator investigation after households experienced supply failures and hosepipe bans.

Culture + Values

Employees are actively encouraged to become guardians of the environment—‘every action counts’ underpins all operational performance
Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing: ‘We are compliant with health and safety regulations’ and ‘Ensure fair pay, reward and recognition for all our employees’
Transparency of reporting and trusted corporate governance embedded in operations
Emphasis on collaboration and partnerships: working with customers, communities, supply chain and academic/science organisations to deliver shared solutions
Innovation-led mindset: integrates internal and external collaboration via Ofwat Innovation Fund to tackle sector-wide challenges

Environment + Sustainability

38% reduction

CO₂ Emissions

Achieved a 38% reduction in carbon emissions between 2015 and 2020.

98% Emissions Target

Operational Emissions

Targeting a 98% reduction in operational emissions by 2030, compared to 2018/19 levels.

12,637 Trees

Tree Planting

Planted 12,637 trees in one year, exceeding the annual target by 56%.

4% Fleet Electric

Electric Vehicles

4% of a 400-strong fleet consists of electric vehicles, with plans to expand via salary-sacrifice schemes.

Published routemap in July 2021 detailing measures: energy efficiency, renewables, nature-based solutions, direct emissions reduction, and green energy procurement.
Solar PV on ~20 sites planned, with battery storage pilots to support resilience and renewables.
25-Year Environment Plan (H25) focuses on safe water, climate change adaptation, sustainability of natural environment, and partnership working.
Operational performance metrics: zero water deficit; zero breaches of abstraction/discharge consents; 1 pollution incident (2018/19); carbon emissions per customer at 36.3 kg CO₂e/year in 2018/19.

Inclusion & Diversity

Member of UN‑backed ‘Race to Zero’ campaign—no DEI goals evident on public site
No explicit DEI strategy, targets or gender breakdown publicly disclosed via website or LinkedIn

Articles

Careers

Projects

Sustainability Initiatives