Principal Water Quality Scientist/ Modeller

This Principal Water Quality Scientist/ Modeller role in Manchester, Leeds is focused on work closely with our clients and teams of engineers and technical specialists to help our clients deliver a wide range of fluvial and coastal surface water quality projects. It would suit someone who can bring strong professional approach to the role.

Role overview

We have over 100 Water Environment staff across the UK and Ireland, with hubs in Manchester, Leeds, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Dublin, Nottingham, Croydon and Exe. We are a close-knit team of environmental modellers, hydrologists, water scientists, hydrogeologists, geomorphologists, hydroecologists and project managers.

Main responsibilities

Work closely with our clients and teams of engineers and technical specialists to help our clients deliver a wide range of fluvial and coastal surface water quality projects. Produce and review of high-quality technical reports documenting model build and uncertainties in the model build process. Leading and input into tenders ranging from innovative one-off projects to multimillion pound framework contracts.

What helps someone succeed

Strong professional approach.

Requirements

• Experience of any of the following packages desired: MIKE+, MIKE21/3 HD/AD/Ecolab, InfoWorks ICM, SAGIS-SIMCAT, Cormix.
• Masters degree (or equivalent) in hydrology, engineering, maths or other relevant discipline.
• Expertise in water quality, including knowledge on compounds such as cryptosporidium, PFAS, geosmin and disinfection by products and effective treatment means.

Job details

• Join our dynamic and multidisciplinary Water Environment team in one of our rapidly growing UK offices, as well as taking advantage of our flexible hybrid working model.
• Work model: Remote.
• Additional detail: Flexible working options may be available.