Senior Water Quality Consultants

RSK Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in the UK is seeking Water Quality Consultants to join their expanding team. The role involves technical support for catchment management and water quality projects, along with mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have an environmental-related degree and experience with UK water management legislation. The position offers flexible working options and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Income Protection

High Street Vouchers

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Qualifications

• A few years of experience preferred.
• Working towards Chartership.
• Understanding of UK water management legislation.
• Knowledge of relevant UK legislation.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for catchment management projects.
• Produce Water Framework Directive Compliance Assessments.
• Contribute to Water Industry National Environment Programme projects.
• Design and coordinate water monitoring programs.
• Support designs for river restoration and natural flood risk management.
• Advise on engineering implications for the water environment.
• Participate in catchment management planning.
• Write impact assessments related to the water environment.
• Review colleagues' work for quality and accuracy.
• Liaise with project teams and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Experience with water quality modelling tools

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage workload

Teamwork

Education

An environmental-related degree

Tools

SIMCAT-SAGIS

Job description

The Vacancy

Binnies is recruiting Water Quality Consultants for our expanding multi-disciplinary Environmental Services team. We are a global leader in Environmental and Critical Human Infrastructure projects within Water and Flood Risk Management, delivering exciting projects for clients such as the Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Local Authorities, and Water Utility Companies. Our team also works on large infrastructure projects across sectors including transport and renewable energy. Our Catchment Management and Natural Capital teams utilize a full range of modelling tools and techniques to evaluate catchment interventions and their impacts on water resources and water quality, along with the associated financial and broader benefits.

This role particularly supports our growing water and catchment portfolio, where we develop and test innovative catchment management approaches and solutions through nature-based infrastructure, such as blue-green infrastructure for the water industry.

We welcome candidates to our offices in Redhill, Bradford on Avon, Bristol, Swansea, Birmingham, or Chester, with flexible working options and open to applicants nationwide.

Join our close-knit team and benefit from active Environmental Communities of Practice, including for Water and Catchments, along with technical, leadership, and H&S training, plus paid memberships to professional institutions.

About the Role

• Providing technical support for catchment management and water quality projects, including reviewing and applying water quality modelling tools
• Producing Water Framework Directive Compliance Assessments to support environmental evaluations
• Contributing to Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) projects, including data analysis and interpretation
• Designing and coordinating water monitoring programs in line with best practices (e.g., groundwater and surface water quality surveys, water level surveys, geomorphology surveys)
• Supporting designs for river restoration, constructed wetlands, and natural flood risk management projects
• Advising on engineering implications for the water environment and developing mitigation and enhancement strategies
• Participating in catchment management planning and schemes/projects
• Writing impact assessments related to the water environment
• Reviewing colleagues' work for quality and accuracy
• Liaising with project teams, clients, stakeholders, and the public as needed
• Line management and mentoring of junior staff

Qualifications/Requirements

The ideal candidate has a few years of experience, is working towards Chartership, and possesses:

• An environmental-related degree
• Understanding of UK water management legislation
• Experience with water quality modelling tools (e.g., SIMCAT-SAGIS) is preferred
• Knowledge of relevant UK legislation
• Ability to manage workload and work well within a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• A full UK driving license

About Us

We develop innovative solutions through our award-winning integrated planning and design approach, delivering functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. Our culture, rooted for over 100 years, emphasizes creating new possibilities for humanity via innovative delivery.

We strive to find smarter ways to deliver projects, including low-carbon, sustainable water solutions, flood alleviation, environmental services, and connecting people with insights and data. Our goal is to improve quality of life for communities today and future generations.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading provider of environmental, engineering, and technical services since 1989, with a focus on growth through diversification. We prioritize employing, developing, and rewarding talented individuals, fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive culture.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that a diverse workforce enhances our strength and innovation.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us to help build a sustainable future. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

Private Health Insurance
Income Protection
High Street Vouchers
Life Assurance
Annual Leave Purchase
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Mental Health Support
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sectors

Environment: Creating sustainable infrastructure, integrating digital innovation, and promoting holistic, inclusive growth.

Water: Managing water and wastewater systems, planning watersheds, harnessing embedded energy, and enhancing sustainability through digital transformation.

Sense of Purpose