Water Quality Scientist

slihrms; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis Water Management Consultancy seeks a Water Quality Specialist in the UK to shape water management solutions. The role offers flexibility for full- or part-time work across multiple offices, including London, with a focus on impactful environmental outcomes.

You will analyse water quality data, assess risks and contribute to projects influencing policy and bathing water quality, while supporting business development and client relations.

Qualifications

• Experience in water quality data analysis and risk assessment methodologies.
• Degree or higher in an environmental or science subject.
• Chartered status desired (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver water quality investigations with the Technical Authority.
• Work with environmental scientists, engineers and planners to provide integrated services.
• Develop trusted client relationships and support bid preparation.
• Lead projects and frameworks and drive continual professional development.

Skills

Water quality data analysis

Risk assessment methodologies

Education

Degree or higher in environmental or science subject

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Do you want to make a lasting impact on the health of our rivers, estuaries, and communities? Join us in tackling one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time: water quality. Whether it's assessing water quality issues of new reservoirs or addressing emerging chemical risks from water recycling schemes, your work will help protect ecosystems, influence national policy, and secure clean water for future generations. Be part of a passionate, nationally leading team committed to creating a more resilient and sustainable world. This position is available as either full‑time and part‑time and can be based in any of our office locations. Our largest team presences are in: Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Edinburgh, Epsom, Glasgow, London, Oxford, Peterborough, Swansea and Manchester - however we have offices in many other locations across the UK where you could be based. Could you take a key role in water quality services within our friendly and successful water management consultancy? This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to progress their career at an exciting time for the industry. Our Water Management Consultancy operates at the interface between people and the water environment, with specialisms in water quality, water resources planning, flood risk management and climate analysis. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges related to water quality, resources, and climate resilience. AtkinsRéalis business is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 36,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. Our Water Management Consultancy Practice covers a wider range of specialisms - including environmental chemistry, water quality, catchment management, hydrology/water resource planning, and geomorphology. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the depth of our technical expertise. We currently have a number of new exciting and technically challenging projects in the wider quality area. We welcome application from enthusiastic scientists in this field. The post can be full‑time or part‑time; with flexibility to make this work for you. As a Water Quality Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our water management solutions. Collaborating with a friendly and accomplished team, you'll contribute to projects that safeguard our environment, enhancing water quality. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in an industry that's evolving rapidly. Recent projects delivered by our water quality team include Strategic Resource Options for Thames Water, Southern Water and Anglian Water, river restorations schemes,, and working with regulators and the water industry to improve bathing water quality. You will join a team of nearly 200 water management specialists, supporting our clients in making the right strategic investment decisions for critical infrastructure, in changing futures and climates, in areas as diverse as water resources, natural capital, mature‑base solutions, flood management, green infrastructure, energy and transportation. We work for clients across the UK, including central government, regulators, the water industry, NGOs, and local authorities. Beyond the UK, we play an important role in supporting major international development banks and private clients in driving forwards sustainable water management solutions for irrigation, potable water supply and wider infrastructure schemes.

Your role

You will be joining an established and successful team, working with our water quality Technical Authority on the coordination and delivery of water quality investigations. You will work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planners) throughout AtkinsRéalis to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients. You also will champion high standards of performance, influence project development and deliver sustainable outcomes. You will undertake your own work to an excellent standard, and review the work of others, leading on projects and frameworks as appropriate. You will additionally work closely with our clients to develop trusted relationships, supporting them in a confident, professional manner. You will support on bid preparation and help develop new areas of business for the team. We will support and train you with all of this and make sure that you can undertake Continual Professional Development in accordance with requirements of a professional institute.

About you

We are looking for someone flexible, prepared to take on new challenges and learn new skills. Experience in water quality data analysis and risk assessment methodologies. You will have a degree or higher in an environmental or science subject; you will ideally be chartered o