Environmental Water Quality Consultant – Riverine Modelling

Job Title:
Environmental Water Quality Consultant / Senior Consultant (Riverine Modelling)

Salary:
£45,000 to £60,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:
UK-wide – including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Warrington, Bristol and Cardiff

Type:
Permanent | Hybrid and flexible working available

About the Role:
Our client has an exciting opportunity for Environmental Water Quality Consultants and Senior Consultants to join a growing, multidisciplinary team delivering impactful riverine and inland water projects across the UK and Ireland.

This role offers the chance to work on technically challenging and environmentally significant projects, supporting water companies and wider stakeholders in developing sustainable water and wastewater solutions. You will be part of an integrated team working across the water cycle to address increasingly stringent water quality standards, climate challenges, carbon reduction and biodiversity enhancement.

The position provides strong scope for technical development, professional accreditation and long-term career progression within an ambitious and supportive environment.

About the Client:
Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy operating across the UK and internationally. They work closely with water companies, infrastructure providers and public-sector stakeholders to deliver sustainable, evidence-led solutions for complex environmental challenges.

With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation and professional development, our client is recognised for delivering high-quality outcomes that benefit communities, ecosystems and future generations.

Key Responsibilities:
Delivery of technically robust water quality and riverine models to support project delivery
Identification of pollution sources, pathways and receptors in natural and urban catchments
Preparation and technical review of evidence-based reports in line with quality assurance standards
Provision of specialist technical input to multidisciplinary projects and programmes
Collaboration with clients and stakeholders across the water, energy and infrastructure sectors
Contribution to service development and client relationship growth
Mentoring and support of junior team members
What Our Client is Looking For:
Degree qualified in a relevant environmental, scientific or engineering discipline
Postgraduate qualification and/or relevant industry experience within the water sector
Working towards or already chartered with a relevant professional institution
Experience using at least one water quality modelling package (e.g. MIKE, Delft3D, SAGIS-SIMCAT, RQP)
Practical application of modelling physicochemical, biological, bacterial or chemical parameters in inland systems
Understanding of freshwater water quality standards and regulatory frameworks
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
What Our Client Offers:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Agile, hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Industry-leading training and professional development support
Exposure to diverse, high-profile and environmentally meaningful projects
Supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture
Eligibility:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth:
This role offers clear progression pathways, technical development opportunities and support towards professional accreditation. You will be encouraged to broaden your expertise, contribute to service growth and take on increasing responsibility as your career develops.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.