Catchment & Water Quality Advisor (Onsite)
United Utilities
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Job summary
United Utilities is seeking a proactive Water Catchment Advisor to manage and deliver catchment-specific advice and projects. You will engage farmers, landowners, and local authorities to implement best practices, develop farm-management plans, and conduct fieldwork and environmental sampling to protect water quality.
You will analyse findings, map risks with GIS, and report outcomes to internal and external stakeholders, contributing to Drinking Water Safety Plans and environmental programmes.
Qualifications
- Excellent understanding of UK agricultural and land management practices.
- Strong working knowledge of diffuse water pollution issues, including nutrient runoff and sediment control.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and GIS, particularly ArcGIS, for mapping and planning.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Responsibilities
- Engage with stakeholders in UU’s drinking water catchments.
- Implement interventions to reduce pollution risks in catchments.
- Monitor and evaluate catchment-based solutions.
- Report progress and outcomes to stakeholders.
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Job description
United Utilities is seeking a proactive Water Catchment Advisor to manage and deliver catchment-specific advice and projects. You will engage farmers, landowners, and local authorities to implement best practices, develop farm-management plans, and conduct fieldwork and environmental sampling to protect water quality.
You will analyse findings, map risks with GIS, and report outcomes to internal and external stakeholders, contributing to Drinking Water Safety Plans and environmental programmes.
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