Senior Environmental Data Analyst

APEM; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

APEM is seeking a Senior Environmental Data Analyst to join their Water Data Science team. This role harnesses technical skills to analyze environmental data and guide project delivery while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and strong R programming skills, with opportunities for personal development and flexible working.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Comprehensive income protection

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Excellent skills in R, including data wrangling, statistical analysis, and visualization.
• Experience managing and delivering client-focused technical projects.
• Experience mentoring or training junior colleagues is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects assessing the effects of abstraction, pollution, and climate change on water quality.
• Shape methodologies and mentor junior staff.
• Translate analysis into clear advice that influences decision-making.

Skills

R

Data wrangling

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

BSc or MSc in environmental science, data science, hydrology, or ecology

PhD or 3+ years of professional experience in environmental analysis or consultancy

Tools

GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS)

SQL databases

Job description

About The Role

Do you thrive on turning complex environmental data into compelling insight? Are you ready to lead meaningful projects in a growing team of analysts and scientists?

We’re looking for a Senior Environmental Data Analyst to join our growing Water Data Science team. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical skills with a consultancy mindset—comfortable analysing data, guiding project delivery, and collaborating with internal experts and external clients alike.

You’ll be involved in a broad portfolio of work across the water sector, using data to assess and manage the effects of abstraction, pollution, habitat quality and climate change on water quality, flow, invertebrates, macrophytes and fish. As a senior member of the team, you’ll play a key role in shaping methodologies, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring our analysis translates into clear, confident advice that influences decision-making.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need: - A BSc or MSc in a relevant subject (e.g. environmental science, data science, hydrology, ecology) - Either a PhD or 3+ years of professional experience in environmental analysis or consultancy - Excellent skills in R, including data wrangling, statistical analysis and visualisation - Experience managing and delivering client-focused technical projects - Excellent written and verbal communication, with a strong focus on clarity and impact - Strong time management and attention to detail.

Desirable but not essential: - Experience mentoring or training junior colleagues - Experience with GIS (e.g. ArcGIS or QGIS) or SQL databases - Experience working with regulatory or consultancy clients in the water or environmental sector - Membership of a relevant professional body - A valid UK driving licence

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead on high-profile, data-driven projects—while being part of a supportive and forward-thinking team that values quality, flexibility and collaboration.

You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.

Next steps

We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.

If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.

About Us

The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.