Environmental Water Quality Consultant – Riverine Modelling

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking an Environmental Water Quality Consultant/Senior Consultant to deliver impactful riverine and inland water projects across the UK. The role involves technical development opportunities and supports sustainable water solutions. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, practical modelling experience, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Agile and flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training support

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant environmental discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification and/or relevant industry experience.
• Working towards or already chartered with a relevant professional institution.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of robust water quality models to support projects.
• Identify pollution sources and pathways in catchments.
• Prepare and review evidence-based reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with water quality modelling packages

Understanding of freshwater water quality standards

Education

Degree in environmental, scientific or engineering discipline

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

MIKE

Delft3D

SAGIS-SIMCAT

RQP

Job description

Job Title

Environmental Water Quality Consultant / Senior Consultant (Riverine Modelling)

Salary

>£45,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Location

UK-wide – including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Warrington, Bristol and Cardiff

Type

Permanent | Hybrid and flexible working available

About the Role

Our client has an exciting opportunity for Environmental Water Quality Consultants and Senior Consultants to join a growing, multidisciplinary team delivering impactful riverine and inland water projects across the UK and Ireland. This role offers the chance to work on technically challenging and environmentally significant projects, supporting water companies and wider stakeholders in developing sustainable water and wastewater solutions. You will be part of an integrated team working across the water cycle to address increasingly stringent water quality standards, climate challenges, carbon reduction and biodiversity enhancement. The position provides strong scope for technical development, professional accreditation and long‑term career progression within an ambitious and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of technically robust water quality and riverine models to support project delivery
• Identification of pollution sources, pathways and receptors in natural and urban catchments
• Preparation and technical review of evidence‑based reports in line with quality assurance standards
• Provision of specialist technical input to multidisciplinary projects and programmes
• Collaboration with clients and stakeholders across the water, energy and infrastructure sectors
• Contribution to service development and client relationship growth
• Mentoring and support of junior team members

What Our Client is Looking For

• Degree qualified in a relevant environmental, scientific or engineering discipline
• Postgraduate qualification and/or relevant industry experience within the water sector
• Working towards or already chartered with a relevant professional institution
• Experience using at least one water quality modelling package (e.g. MIKE, Delft3D, SAGIS‑SIMCAT, RQP)
• Practical application of modelling physicochemical, biological, bacterial or chemical parameters in inland systems
• Understanding of freshwater water quality standards and regulatory frameworks
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Agile, hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Industry‑leading training and professional development support
• Exposure to diverse, high‑profile and environmentally meaningful projects
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture

Eligibility

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth

This role offers clear progression pathways, technical development opportunities and support towards professional accreditation. You will be encouraged to broaden your expertise, contribute to service growth and take on increasing responsibility as your career develops.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.