AtkinsRéalis
Water Management Consultancy
WaterQualityScientist
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optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Water Quality Scientist at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Water quality data analysis, Risk assessment methodologies, Environmental water quality knowledge, Emerging water quality contaminants assessment, Communication skills, Collaboration skills. Coordination and delivery of water quality investigations. Undertake own work to an excellent standard”
What You'll Achieve.
Make a lasting impact on the health of our rivers, estuaries, and communities; Tackle pressing environmental challenges: water quality; Address emerging chemical risks from water recycling schemes; River restoration; Address PFAS or de-icing risks from airports; Protect ecosystems; Influence national policy; Secure clean water for future generations; Create a more resilient and sustainable world; Safeguard our environment; Enhancing water quality; Ensure regulatory compliance and protection of environmental and human health; Support clients in decision‑making; Deliver sustainable outcomes; Deliver technical excellence
Industry & Context.
Risk assessment methodologies; Ability to develop innovative approaches in new technical areas and in data‑poor environments to support clients in decision‑making
Security clearance may be required, Proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer may be required for vetting process
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in water quality data analysis, Risk assessment methodologies for both the water industry and airport sector, Good numerical and data analysis skills, Good writing skills, Knowledge of environmental water quality for example, the Water Framework Directive, Bathing Water Directive, Storm Overflow Assessment Framework (SOAF) and Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plans (SODRP), Experience of emerging water quality contaminants, including PFAS, and their assessment to ensure regulatory compliance and protection of environmental and human health, Ability to develop innovative approaches in new technical areas and in data‑poor environments to support clients in decision‑making, Highly self‑motivated, Enthusiasm, Commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes, Focused on delivering technical excellence, Skilled collaborative worker, Great interpersonal skills, Ability to communicate effectively with different teams, clients, and stakeholders, Well‑organized, Able to plan ahead, Able to deal with multiple projects running in parallel
Nice to Have
Ideally chartered or working towards chartership
What You'll Do.
Coordination and delivery of water quality investigations
Undertake own work to an excellent standard
Review the work of others
Lead on projects and frameworks as appropriate
Support on bid preparation
Help develop new areas of business for the team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work effectively as part of a team; Work with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planners) throughout AtkinsRéalis to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients; Communicate effectively with different teams, clients, and stakeholders
Communication Scope
Good writing skills; Ability to communicate effectively with different teams, clients, and stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Lead on projects and frameworks as appropriate, Plan ahead, Deal with multiple projects running in parallel
Full Job Description
### **Job Description** ## Overview Do you want to make a lasting impact on the health of our rivers, estuaries, and communities? Join us in tackling one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time: water quality. Whether it’s addressing emerging chemical risks from water recycling schemes , river restoration or addressing PFAS or de-icing risks from airports, your work will help protect ecosystems, influence national policy, and secure clean water for future generations. Be part of a passionate, nationally leading team committed to creating a more resilient and sustainable world. This position is available as either full‑time and part‑time and can be based in any of our office locations. Our largest team presences are in: Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Edinburgh, Epsom, Glasgow, London, Oxford, Peterborough, Swansea and Manchester – however we have offices in many other locations across the UK where you could be based. Could you take a key role in water quality services within our friendly and successful water management consultancy? This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to progress their career at an exciting time for the industry. Our Water Management Consultancy operates at the interface between people and the water environment, with specialisms in water quality, water resources planning, flood risk management and climate analysis. Our team thrives on solving complex challenges related to water quality, resources, and climate resilience. AtkinsRéalis business is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies, with over 36,000 employees worldwide. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the natural environment. Our Water Management Consultancy Practice covers a wider range of specialisms – including environmental chemistry, water quality, catchment management, hydrology/water resource
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