Snr Catchment Management Scientist

Severn Trent; Radford Semele; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the UK is looking for a professional to join their Catchment and Biodiversity team. The role involves managing agroecological programmes at the water-agriculture interface, leading assurance and data analysis while engaging stakeholders to enhance water quality. Candidates should have expertise in land management or hydrology and effective communication skills. The company offers generous benefits, including a bonus scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250)

Family-friendly policies

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Expertise in land management, soil science, hydrology, or water quality required.
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance and data analysis for catchment schemes.
• Plan and develop future programmes.
• Engage with stakeholders to co-create solutions.
• Communicate the benefits of catchment management.

Skills

Data analysis (Power BI, GIS)

Land management

Soil science

Hydrology

Water quality

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Join our Catchment and Biodiversity team to lead agroecological catchment programmes at the water‑agriculture interface. You'll manage STEPS (Severn Trent Environment Protection Scheme), guiding technical delivery across teams and ensuring robust, evidence‑based approaches to water quality improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Leading assurance and data analysis (Power BI, GIS) for catchment schemes
• Planning and developing future programmes
• Engaging with stakeholders (EA, Ofwat, NGOs, farmers) to co‑create solutions
• Communicating the benefits of catchment management internally and externally. We’re looking for expertise in land management, soil science, hydrology or water quality, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250, which is subject to eligibility)
• Family‑friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Two paid volunteering days per year