Water Quality Senior Consultant

APEM; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Water Quality Senior Consultant to lead various projects aimed at improving aquatic environments. The role requires substantial expertise in water quality assessment and project management skills. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication abilities and a proven track record of project delivery. This is a predominantly desk-based role with opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering projects to a high standard.
• Solid understanding of project lifecycle from tendering to delivery.
• Understanding of UK environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to manage and improve aquatic environment quality.
• Design monitoring programmes and deliver evidence-based advice.
• Mentor colleagues and support project completion.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in commercial consultancy

Project delivery within budget

Technical expertise in water quality assessment

Data processing and quality control

Education

Relevant higher degree

Tools

Water quality modelling (e.g., SIMCAT)

Job description

Overview

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

• 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.