Lead Lower Thames Crossing Pollution Control Specialist
Job Description
Job Title: Lead Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) Pollution Control Specialist
Salary: £63,393 – £73,167 per annum
Grade: H
Contract Type: Grant-Funded Fixed Term
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
About the Role
As the Lead LTC Pollution Control Specialist you will be responsible for ensuring all Pollution Control Lower Thames Crossing responsibilities and responses are effectively managed and completed to a high professional standard on behalf of the Council, with all relevant deadlines met.
You will answer Pollution Control service requests and collate high level complaint responses to meet all relevant government and department deadlines. You will lead on all LTC planning consultation responses, working closely with Environmental Protection Team members and other Council departments / teams.
What We Are Looking For
You must be a confident presenter with high level Pollution Control scientific experience.
You will lead all Pollution Control LTC work and attend high level meetings to answer complex questions and LTC consultations, including at public inquiries.
You will need to be an excellent communicator in all Pollution Control areas with the ability to effectively organise and time manage your work.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 22nd June 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 5th July 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Peter Reynolds - Environmental Protection Manager
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Salary range
- £63,393 - £73,167 per year