Senior Water Quality Survey Scientist

APEM; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Water Quality Survey Scientist to lead water quality monitoring projects. Located in the South of England, the role involves designing monitoring programmes, conducting field surveys, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience managing fieldwork while ensuring data quality and safety standards. This position offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for growth and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Experience in field surveys, including boat-based work.
• Proven ability to handle and analyze data.
• Excellent report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement monitoring programmes.
• Lead field programmes and data collection.
• Contribute to project management and client engagement.

Skills

Field surveys

Data analysis

Communication skills

Environmental monitoring

Time management

UK driving licence

Education

Relevant degree (Environmental Science, Marine Science, etc.)

Tools

Environmental monitoring equipment

Telemetry equipment

Job description

About The Role

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Are you an experienced aquatic scientist looking for a role that gets you out into the aquatic environment? Do you have a passion for understanding and improving water quality in estuarine, coastal, and marine environments? Are you keen to lead impactful fieldwork and technical studies that inform sustainable water management?

We're looking for a Senior Water Quality Survey Scientist to join our growing team in the South of England (ideally within 90 minutes of Bristol). You'll work on a wide variety of estuarine and marine water quality monitoring projects, leading field programmes, data collection and analysis, and supporting project delivery for clients across the environmental and water sectors.

You’ll play a key part in designing and implementing monitoring programmes, operating and maintaining specialist field and marine equipment, and ensuring high standards of health, safety and data quality. The role also involves contributing to project management, mentoring junior staff, and engaging with clients and regulators to deliver high-quality, evidence-based outcomes.

Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A relevant degree (e.g. Environmental Science, Marine Science, or related discipline) and professional experience in water quality, estuarine, or marine monitoring.
• Proven experience conducting and managing field surveys, including boat-based work.
• Confidence operating and maintaining environmental and telemetry monitoring equipment.
• Strong data handling, analysis, and interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills, with the ability to manage your time effectively and deliver to tight deadlines.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as projects require.

Preferred Experience

• Marine safety qualifications such as STCW-95, ENG1, or RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior colleagues.
• Familiarity with water quality modelling or hydrometric monitoring.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

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 is 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.