Environmental Innovation Engineer

Cura Terrae; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Perks and employee benefits platform

Paid professional memberships

Companywide social events

Ongoing professional development and>

Job summary

Cura Terrae Water in Sheffield is seeking an Environmental Innovation Engineer to design AI-enhanced, data-driven tools and predictive models using real-world wastewater data. You will collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure models reflect physical realities and you will translate analytics into clear reports and visualisations.

The role covers hydraulic and geospatial modelling, on-site engagement, and advancing innovative solutions across the UK water sector.

Qualifications

• Experience with data analytics, forecasting and modelling.
• Hands-on programming experience (Python or MATLAB).
• Experience with hydraulic or geospatial modelling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design AI-enhanced, data-driven tools and proofs of concept.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure models reflect physical realities.
• Translate analytics into actionable insights via clear reports and visualisations.

Skills

Data Analytics

Programming (Python MATLAB)

Education

Degree in Water/Civil/Environmental Engineering or similar

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

EPA SWMM

ArcGIS

QGIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Environmental Innovation Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: up to £35,000, based on experience + benefits

Following continued growth and internal progression, we’re looking for an Environmental Innovation Engineer to join our growing team at Cura Terrae Water, formerly EMS (Environmental Monitoring Solutions). You’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering cutting‑edge, data‑driven solutions to improve wastewater systems, including the application of AI‑enhanced optimisation, hydraulic modelling, and advanced analytics.

With programming and data analysis skills, you’ll be best placed to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, build predictive models, and support evidence‑based decision‑making across the organisation.

Working on high‑impact innovation projects across the UK water sector, you'll help transform how wastewater networks are understood, managed, and improved. If you’re passionate about sustainable infrastructure and translating complex data into real‑world environmental outcomes, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

Innovation Delivery

• Design AI-enhanced, data‑driven tools and proof‑of‑concept solutions using real‑world operational data.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure models align with physical and operational realities.
• Translate analytics into actionable insights via clear reports and visualisations.

Hydraulic & Geospatial Modelling

• Update and interpret models (e.g., InfoWorks ICM, EPA SWMM) for optimisation, planning, and benchmarking.
• Perform scenario analyses to test and compare intervention strategies.
• Integrate hydraulic modelling with AI and other digital tools.

On‑Site Engagement

• Support deployment of field sensors and conduct validation activities.
• Perform site walkovers and inspections to inform modelling assumptions and innovation success.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance throughout.

What You’ll Bring:

Experience & Background

• Degree ideally in Water, Civil, or Environmental Engineering, General Engineering (or similar).
• Hands‑on previous working experience with data analytics, forecasting, and modelling.

Technical Skills

• Data Analytics experience
• Programming experience (ideally Python, MATLAB).

Desirable

• Modelling exposure (ideally InfoWorks ICM, EPA SWMM).
• Familiarity with GIS tools (ideally ArcGIS, QGIS) and AutoCAD.
• AI exposure

Attributes

• Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail.
• Highly organised, proactive, and collaborative.
• Flexible with workload and responsive to business priorities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme
• Perks and employee benefits platform
• Paid professional memberships
• Companywide social events
• Ongoing professional development and career progression

About Cura Terrae Water

Cura Terrae Water, delivers advanced monitoring and compliance solutions across the UK environmental sector. We help clients meet regulatory and sustainability goals through expert consultancy and innovative tech – including CENTAUR, our in‑house system for improving water network performance.

Our Culture

Cura Terrae is officially a a Great Place to Work-certified group!

Our culture is driven by our strength in teamwork and professionalism. We promote integrity and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people from every background can come together and do great things. We invest in our people and support professional development and are committed to supporting our people with their health and wellbeing.

Cura Terrae is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We provide a supportive friendly working environment, offer competitive salaries, flexible working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer flexible working options and reasonable adjustments where required.

We’re proud to be part of Cura Terrae Group,. We promote a culture of inclusion, purpose, and professional growth – wherever you're based in the UK.