Senior Nature Based Solutions Specialist at Southern Water in Worthing, England, United Kingdom | GBP55,000-55,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

nbs advice

mentoring

stakeholder engagement

regulatory delivery

project management

impact assessment

Providing Nature Based Solutions advice to the wider business in relation to ecology, planning and development, environmental policy etc. Contribute to industry forums promoting the Catchment First approach. Assist and mentor the professional development of the Nature Based Solutions Specialists.
A key element of this role is engagement with key stakeholders including our regulators (EA and NE), other Water Companies, the Water Industry, Catchment Partnerships, internally within SWS to promote our Catchment First Programme and contribute to industry technical working groups.
Support delivery of our regulatory programme, supporting the Principal Nature Based Solutions Specialist to manage implementation, delivery and reporting of our regulatory investigations, impact assessments, ecological schemes and compliance requirements. Responsible for managing projects through a full lifecycle and delivering outcomes within given timescales.
Support how we can best deliver in each catchment, balancing the opportunities for specialist consultants, catchment partnership working and direct delivery by the in-house team.

Requirements

ecology

river restoration

project management

chartered

masters

regulatory

Demonstrable expertise in ecology, river / wetland restoration, biodiversity enhancement, planning and development.
The ability to demonstrate the completion of quality multi-disciplinary tasks on time to a consistent & high standard.
Proven expertise of project management, including planning and permitting requirements.
Experience managing delivery of technical work via sub-contracted consultancy teams.
Degree in relevant environmental discipline or equivalent experience. Masters degree in relevant discipline such as Hydroecology is desirable. Chartership or working towards is highly desirable.
Experience translating regulatory environmental requirements into deliverable and manageable work streams.

Benefits

Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
25 days annual leave
Occupational health service
Digital GP service
Two paid volunteering days a year
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
Cycle to work scheme
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
Health Cash Plan
Full funded eye tests
Life assurance equal to 4x salary

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

Articles

Careers at Southern Water

Sustainability at Southern Water

Customer Service Information

Role

Description

nbs advice

mentoring

stakeholder engagement

regulatory delivery

project management

impact assessment

Providing Nature Based Solutions advice to the wider business in relation to ecology, planning and development, environmental policy etc. Contribute to industry forums promoting the Catchment First approach. Assist and mentor the professional development of the Nature Based Solutions Specialists.
A key element of this role is engagement with key stakeholders including our regulators (EA and NE), other Water Companies, the Water Industry, Catchment Partnerships, internally within SWS to promote our Catchment First Programme and contribute to industry technical working groups.
Support delivery of our regulatory programme, supporting the Principal Nature Based Solutions Specialist to manage implementation, delivery and reporting of our regulatory investigations, impact assessments, ecological schemes and compliance requirements. Responsible for managing projects through a full lifecycle and delivering outcomes within given timescales.
Support how we can best deliver in each catchment, balancing the opportunities for specialist consultants, catchment partnership working and direct delivery by the in-house team.

Requirements

ecology

river restoration

project management

chartered

masters

regulatory

Demonstrable expertise in ecology, river / wetland restoration, biodiversity enhancement, planning and development.
The ability to demonstrate the completion of quality multi-disciplinary tasks on time to a consistent & high standard.
Proven expertise of project management, including planning and permitting requirements.
Experience managing delivery of technical work via sub-contracted consultancy teams.
Degree in relevant environmental discipline or equivalent experience. Masters degree in relevant discipline such as Hydroecology is desirable. Chartership or working towards is highly desirable.
Experience translating regulatory environmental requirements into deliverable and manageable work streams.

Benefits

Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
25 days annual leave
Occupational health service
Digital GP service
Two paid volunteering days a year
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
Cycle to work scheme
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
Health Cash Plan
Full funded eye tests
Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found