Senior or Principal Consultant - Surface Water Quality and Infrastructure

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior or Principal Consultant specializing in Surface Water Quality and Infrastructure. This exciting role involves collaborating with global teams to deliver innovative solutions in the UK water sector. You will leverage your expertise in Earth Sciences and water quality modelling to analyze data, conduct investigations, and manage projects. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and extensive professional development opportunities, making it perfect for those passionate about creating sustainable impacts. Join a diverse team dedicated to shaping a better future through innovative practices and strong teamwork.

Benefits

Extensive training and professional development

Support for volunteering and mentoring

Chartership support

Health and wellbeing support

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in Earth Sciences or related field is essential.
• Experience in consultancy or water sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct water quality data analysis and visualisation.
• Manage projects and deliver technical reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Water Quality Modelling

Data Interpretation

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Geography

Higher Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS)

MS Office

Job description

Senior or Principal Consultant - Surface Water Quality and Infrastructure

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Job Description

What if you could do the work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds to do your best work. Embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives, shaping a career as unique as you.

About Your Role

We are expanding our Water Quality and Catchment Management team to deliver sustainable solutions in the UK water sector. Your background in Earth Sciences, Water Quality, Geochemistry, or Environmental Chemistry, along with knowledge of UK water regulations and modelling tools, will be essential.

• Understand UK water protection regulations (WFD, etc.)
• Knowledge of water quality modelling tools (SAGIS SIMCAT, InfoWorks, ICM, etc.)
• Experience with infrastructure projects, especially for National Highways; HEWRAT or drainage experience is advantageous
• Experience in EIA scoping, reviews, and assessments for water/hydrology
• Data collection, quality checking, and interpretation skills
• Water quality permitting and assessment review experience
• Ability to conceptualise water quality problems and utilize datasets for problem-solving

Prior work in consultancy, regulation, or the water sector is desirable. You should be interested in analyzing time series and spatial data, source-pathway-receptor models, and communicating ideas effectively through writing or visualisations. Knowledge of groundwater and surface water interactions, sampling design, and catchment management is beneficial.

The Role Will Include

• Water quality data analysis, conceptualisation, and visualisation
• Desk-based investigations and dataset interpretation
• Designing field monitoring campaigns
• Technical report and presentation delivery
• Winning new work and proposal writing
• Project and task management

You will primarily work in the UK, collaborating with global teams. Effective teamwork and independent work are key.

Our Team & Benefits

Our Sustainable Water Management team offers services across water quality, catchment management, hydrology, geomorphology, hydroecology, and hydrogeology. We serve government, water industry, and industrial clients worldwide.

• Extensive training and professional development
• Support for volunteering and mentoring
• Chartership support

This UK-based role offers hybrid working from offices in Newcastle, Cardiff, Manchester, Shrewsbury, London, Bristol, or Glasgow.

What We Look For

• Degree in geography, geology, environmental science, civil engineering, or related
• Higher degree in relevant discipline (river/lake water quality, hydrogeochemistry, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in MS Office and GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Effective team collaboration and independent work skills
• Excellent written and visual communication skills

Join Us

Be part of a global team of over 69,000 employees dedicated to creating positive impacts through innovation, integrity, and inclusion. We offer work-life balance, flexible working, diversity and inclusion initiatives, health and wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities.

Apply today and help shape a sustainable future.