Water Quality Senior Consultant

APEM; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in the UK seeks a Water Quality Senior Consultant to lead projects in managing aquatic environments. This desk-based role includes designing monitoring programmes, processing complex data, and delivering evidence-based advice. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, extensive consultancy experience, and a solid understanding of water quality assessment. A relevant advanced degree and insight into UK environmental legislation are desired. Candidates should be enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact in water quality consultancy.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering projects within budget and to a high standard.
• Experience in water quality impact assessments, monitoring and modelling, or lake restoration.
• Understanding of UK environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to manage and improve aquatic environments.
• Design monitoring programmes and deliver advice to clients.
• Mentor colleagues while providing independent consultancy.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience of working in a commercial consultancy environment at a senior level

Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle

Technical expertise in water and sediment quality assessment

Solid skills in data processing and interpretation

Education

Relevant higher degree

Tools

Water quality modelling (e.g. SIMCAT)

Job description

About The Role

Do you want a role where no two days are the same? From continuous water quality monitoring and bathing water assessments to analysing complex data sets and delivering impact assessments, this position offers real variety and challenge.

We’re looking for a Water Quality Senior Consultant to join our Freshwater Team. This is a technical, primarily desk-based role, where you’ll take the lead on projects that help clients manage and improve the quality of aquatic environments. You’ll design monitoring programmes, interrogate data and deliver clear, evidence-based advice to clients across Freshwater, transitional and marine settings.

What makes the difference here is attitude. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, independent and solution-focused; a trusted consultant who enjoys seeing projects through from start to finish while also supporting and mentoring colleagues. Whether your background is freshwater, marine, or estuarine water quality, if you bring the right expertise and approach, we want to hear from you.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need to bring:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working in a commercial consultancy environment at a senior level
• A proven track record of delivering projects within budget and to a high standard
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, from tendering through to delivery
• Technical expertise in water and sediment quality assessment, with experience in at least one of:
  • Water quality impact assessments
  • Monitoring and modelling
  • Reservoir or catchment management
  • Algal blooms, taste and odour, or nutrient budgeting
  • Lake restoration
• Solid skills in data processing, quality control, interpretation, and reporting
• An understanding of UK environmental legislation

It’s a bonus if you have:

• Experience in water quality modelling (e.g. SIMCAT)
• A relevant higher degree
• Professional accreditation (or are working towards it)

About us

At APEM, we believe technical excellence goes hand in hand with flexibility and wellbeing. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious team where variety is the norm and your contribution makes a genuine difference.

The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, trusted by clients from water companies to government bodies. Our pioneering work has enabled us to grow while staying true to our values: integrity, quality, fairness, and care for people. At our core, we’re working to protect and enhance the environment worldwide.

Next steps

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box in our job description, we still want to hear from you. We’re open to supporting development, whether that’s part‑time working or helping you gain experience in a specific area.

If you’re excited by variety, motivated by problem‑solving, and ready to make an impact in water quality consultancy, we’d love you to apply today via our website.

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.