Water Quality Senior Consultant

APEM Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consultancy is seeking a Water Quality Senior Consultant to lead projects improving aquatic environments. This technical, desk-based role requires strong expertise in water quality assessments and excellent communication skills. Candidates should have experience in a consultancy environment and the ability to manage projects effectively. This position offers a collaborative work culture with a focus on flexibility and wellbeing, making a positive environmental impact essential.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering projects within budget and to a high standard.
• Technical expertise in water and sediment quality assessment.
• Experience in water quality modelling is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead on projects to manage and improve aquatic environments.
• Design monitoring programmes and deliver evidence-based advice.
• Support and mentor colleagues in project execution.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience in commercial consultancy

Strong project management skills

Technical expertise in water quality assessment

Data processing and interpretation

Understanding of UK environmental legislation

Education

Relevant higher degree

Tools

SIMCAT

Job description

About The Role

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.