Senior Environmental Water Quality Consultant (Modelling)

Overview

In this role you apply quantitative water quality modelling to support sustainable outcomes for rivers, estuaries, and coastal systems. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust models and evidence-led reports, while building client relationships and mentoring colleagues. Your work helps clients meet regulatory standards and improve environmental outcomes at scale. This is an impact-driven opportunity in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• bonus schemes
• enhanced pension plan
• annual leave with buy/sell options
• private medical insurance
• group income protection & life assurance

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver quantitative water quality models for projects across water, estuary, and coastal environments
• author and review technical reports based on modelling outcomes
• maintain and grow client relationships and contribute to multidisciplinary programmes
• mentor junior colleagues and share knowledge across disciplines
• support development of water quality services and respond to project requirements

Key requirements

• Degree in Science, Mathematics or Engineering
• Working towards or achieved Chartered status with a relevant institution
• Experience with at least one water quality modelling package (MIKE, Delft3D, Telemac, or AEM3D) with application to estuarine, marine, or coastal systems
• Solid grounding in physico-chemical water quality and regulatory standards for fresh and marine waters
• Basic coding knowledge in Python or R
• Confident communicator able to work with diverse stakeholders

• Confident communicator
• Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Creative problem solving
• MIKE
• Delft3D
• Telemac

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