Permitting Coordinator

At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.

We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.

And we have huge ambitions.

Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.

So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

We currently have a Permitting Coordinator position available for a motivated individual to join our team in Environmental Performance. Based in Exeter, this is a hybrid role. Joining us on a full-time basis, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £30,000 - £34,462 per annum.

About the role:

The Permitting Coordinator role is to manage Environment Agency permits for wastewater discharges affected by Capital schemes, ensuring that these permits remain accurate and that South West Water can comply with them.

To liaise with the Environment Agency over South West Water’s Water Industry National Environment Programme.

Duties:

• To plan and organise the environmental permitting process for all relevant Engineering projects from concept stage to completion
• To collect accurate site data and provide this to the Environment Agency for discharge permit updates
• To provide technical support for the interface between Engineering project managers and the Environment Agency in terms of project delivery and key environmental water quality interests
• To track delivery, permitting and annual Environment Agency sign-off of all Water Quality projects on the Water Industry National Environment Programme
• To ensure that records relating to environmental permitting for Engineering projects are effectively administered
• To provide general support to the Environmental Permitting Team as needed
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Technical experience in the field of waste water / civil engineering
• Ability to co-ordinate and track multiple deliverables and report on these
• Awareness of relevant environmental regulation / environmental permits
• Proficient in Microsoft packages
  
  
  

What's in it for you:

• 23 days starting holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• A discretionary Bonus
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• Share save Scheme
• Various health benefits
• Wellbeing support programmes
• A range of Group Discounts
  
  
  

Closing date: Tuesday 28th October 2025

If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Permitting Coordinator - we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

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