Environmental Analyst

About Us

Salary - £51233
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

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.

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

In this role, you will provide high-quality environmental analysis, evidence gathering, and reporting that supports the organisation's compliance with Environment Agency (EA) requirements and wider legal obligations. Your expertise will help shape robust regulatory submissions, inform decision-making, and strengthen the organisation’s position in investigations, appeals, Enforcement Undertakings, and other regulatory matters. Working closely with operational and technical teams, you will ensure environmental data, incident reporting, and business practices meet statutory standards while driving continuous improvement in environmental performance and compliance.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Assess, review, and interpret environmental incident reports, pollution notifications, and compliance data to ensure alignment with EA reporting requirements and statutory obligations.
• Work closely with operational, regulatory, and legal teams to gather evidence, technical information, and documentation required for EA submissions, appeals, Enforcement Undertakings, and enforcement investigations.
• Collate, analyse, and maintain accurate records of environmental incidents, regulatory outcomes, and compliance trends to support legal defensibility and organisational learning.
• Produce clear, structured, and legally robust reports, data summaries, and evidence packs for use in EA appeals, Enforcement Undertakings, audits, and regulatory submissions.
• Analyse operational and environmental datasets from systems such as Salesforce, GIS platforms, monitoring tools, and internal databases to support regulatory assessments and compliance reviews.
• Support the preparation and submission of information for EA appeals, CAR forms, waiver claims, Enforcement Undertakings, and other statutory or regulatory documentation.
• Assist in the development of action plans aimed at improving regulatory compliance, data quality, and environmental performance.
• Identify recurring themes relating to EA submissions, appeals, Enforcement Undertakings, and enforcement investigations etc. and work across Environmental Services to produce bulletins and information notes required to generate process improvements.
• Monitor shared regulatory mailboxes to ensure timely responses to EA queries, information requests, and statutory deadlines.
• Provide rapid support for urgent regulatory information requests linked to EA investigations, enforcement actions, or legal timeframes.
• Contribute to the creation of briefing materials on EA requirements, regulatory performance, and legal obligations, and assist in delivering these to operational teams.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding and experience of Environment Agency regulatory frameworks, environmental legislation, and compliance processes.
• A valid UK driving license.
• Knowledge of EA reporting requirements, including pollution incident reporting, CAR forms, Enforcement Undertakings, appeals processes, and related statutory obligations.
• Ability to interpret environmental data, technical evidence, and regulatory guidance to support legally defensible submissions.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to use and learn regulatory and environmental data systems.
• Experience with platforms such as Salesforce, Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), GIS systems, SharePoint, STS and AquaDNA and other environmental or compliance databases.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple regulatory and operational priorities, including time critical legal deadlines.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and legally sound documentation.
• Detail oriented and process driven, with a strong focus on accuracy, evidence integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline or equivalent experience/qualification.

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.