Environmental Water Quality Consultant – Marine Modelling

Job Title:
Environmental Water Quality Consultant / Senior Consultant (Marine 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 is seeking Environmental Water Quality Consultants and Senior Consultants with marine and coastal modelling experience to join a growing multidisciplinary team delivering high-impact projects across the UK and Ireland.

This role focuses on the assessment and modelling of water quality in estuarine, coastal and marine environments, supporting sustainable water and wastewater solutions. You will work within an integrated team addressing increasingly stringent water quality standards and complex environmental challenges across interconnected systems.

The position offers excellent scope for technical development, exposure to diverse projects and long-term career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Client:
Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy delivering environmental, engineering and scientific solutions across the UK and internationally. They work closely with water companies, infrastructure providers and public-sector stakeholders to improve environmental outcomes for inland, coastal and marine waters.

The organisation places strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation and professional development, with a proven track record of delivering sustainable, evidence-led solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Delivery of technically robust marine and coastal water quality models
Assessment of pollution sources, pathways and receptors in estuarine, coastal and marine systems
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 staff
What Our Client is Looking For:
Degree qualified in science, mathematics or engineering
Postgraduate qualification and/or relevant experience within the water industry
Working towards or already chartered with a relevant professional institution
Experience using marine or coastal water quality modelling software (e.g. MIKE, Delft3D, Telemac, AEM3D)
Demonstrable modelling experience in estuarine, marine or coastal systems
Understanding of physico-chemical water quality and associated freshwater and marine regulatory standards
Basic coding capability in Python, R or similar
Strong communication skills and ability to work with 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
Access to diverse, technically challenging and environmentally meaningful projects
Open, inclusive and collaborative working culture
Eligibility:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Opportunity for Growth:
This role provides a clear pathway for progression, ongoing technical development and support towards professional chartership. You will have opportunities 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.