325 Wastewater Treatment jobs in the United Kingdom

Associate Wastewater Process Engineer

Liverpool, North West WSP USA

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**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**A little more about your role.**
As the demand for our expertise continues to grow, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Waste Water Process Engineer to join our Water Engineering teams located in Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, London, Newcastle or Glasgow.
Working within various multidisciplinary project design teams, you will take a key role in the delivery of the process engineering design content on a range of challenging projects in water engineering. These projects include wastewater and water reuse projects throughout the UK and overseas. You will contribute to the project design from feasibility and optioneering through to the production of detailed designs for procurement and construction and review of supplier proposals.
As an experienced Waste Water Process Engineer, you will work within project teams helping us deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients.
Key responsibilities include:
+ Produce Process Design deliverables such as: optioneering studies; process calculations, mass balance, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation drawings, sketches, basis of design reports, etc, to achieve the optimum solution for the project.
+ Undertaking outline or detailed process engineering design
+ Attending site visits for data acquisition and meeting site operators
+ To provide technical input to the procurement process
+ Supporting Project Managers in technical discussions with our clients
+ Discussions and liaison with technology providers and vendors
+ HAZOP, HAZID, ENVID, SWIFT attendance
+ Providing technical guidance, coaching and technical supervision of junior staff
+ Working collaboratively with other disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects delivering work to time, cost and quality expectations and to ensure integration of Process Engineering design requirements into the overall engineering design.
+ Providing input to proposals, work scope, work schedule and budgets
+ Liaison with the Client (internal or external) ensuring that their needs are met
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate.**
**Qualifications**
+ A Chemical or Environmental Engineering degree or MSc (or equivalent)
+ Professional registration as CEng (or working towards Chartership within 12 months)
**Skills and Experience**
+ Significant experience in delivering process engineering design aspects of infrastructure projects, including taking the lead process engineering role on a project or significant task.
+ Experience in the municipal water industry.
+ The ability to work mainly unsupervised in the preparation and/or review of process design package deliverables such as technical specifications, calculations, reports, datasheets, schedules, process control philosophies, P&IDs, mass balances and procurement documentation.
+ Experience delivering studies, feasibility, concept designs, FEED and detail design in waste water treatment solutions in the municipal sector or industrial sector such as primary treatments, secondary treatments, tertiary treatments (filtration, clarification, chemical dosing, P removal, ASP, MBBR, MBR, and other advanced biological treatments).
+ Understanding of circular economy, Zero Liquid Discharge, emerging tertiary treatments both in municipal and industrial sector.
+ Experience in a consultancy environment or engineering company or other relevant industry acting as Process Engineer.
+ Proven ability to prepare high quality written technical reports and deliver verbal presentations to a high level of quality assurance for a variety of audiences.
+ Confident, articulate communicator with ability to engage in active, professional verbal communications and presentations to colleagues (including senior colleagues), clients and sub-contractors.
+ Experience leading multi-disciplinary meetings (online and face to face) and acting as the organisation technical representative with external clients;
+ Be able to travel and visit operational works and construction sites as required, to act in a safe manner, and to assess existing and new process performance.
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._
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Marine Water Quality Advisor

Natural Resources Wales

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permanent
Team / Directorate: Renewable Energy Advice / Evidence, Policy and Permitting

Starting salary: £41,132 rising to £44,988 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants)

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at interview stage welc.













































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Water Quality Risk Scientist, Lincoln

LN4 1EF Lincoln, East Midlands Anglian Water

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Job Title: Water Quality Risk Scientist

Circa £40,000 per annum, salary dependant on skills and experience 

Location: Lincoln , covering Lincoln and the Lincolnshire area

Permanent & 37 Hours a week 

 Anglian Water offers a flexible approach, this role offers you the flexibility to work from home, site and from an Anglian Water office.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to progress their career within Water Quality or develop their skills in risk assessment and management.  

Our services are at the heart of every single family and community in our region. Our Water Services team clean water to the highest standard, deliver it to millions of homes, and carefully manage it to ensure it never runs out. We borrow water from the environment, store it and treat it to world-class standards to supply safe drinking water to 4.3 million customers in towns and villages from Grimsby in the northeast of our region to Milton Keynes at the south-western tip. 

An opportunity has arisen for a Water Quality Risk Scientist to join the Regional Quality Team.

Reporting to the Water Quality Risk Manager, working closely with the wider business, you'll be responsible for ensuring that risks to water quality are investigated and effectively and efficiently managed. You'll also provide strategic operational risk analysis, assessment and risk management to the business. 

Responsibilities will also include: 

  • Identifying and utilising all water quality risk analysis tools from across the business. 

  • Undertaking strategic risk assessments and maintaining drinking water safety plans (DWSP).

  • Providing scientific input into the development of maintenance programmes. 

  • Developing short- and medium-term strategies to reduce risks to water quality. 

  • Scientific input into operational Impact plans. 

  • Providing expertise and advice for Regulation 31 compliance. 

  • Monitoring pesticide levels aiding effective Abstraction Management decisions. 

As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:

  • Personal private health care 

  • 26 days annual leave - rising with length of service 

  • Flexible working 

  • Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% 

  • Bonus scheme 

  • Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle. 

What does it take to be a Water Quality Risk Scientist?

  • Demonstrable expertise in water treatment and distribution is highly desirable. As well as being an excellent communicator at all levels, you should have strong customer service, project management and data evaluation skills. 

  • A proven problem-solving ability paired with good IT and time management skills are also essential to this role. 

Why Anglian Water?   

 We are passionate and committed to the learning and development of our people making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We also take Health and Safety very seriously in everything that we do. 

If successful in your application, you will benefit from access to a company vehicle, so a full driving licence is essential. 

There will be some travel involved to our different office locations around the area we serve. 

Inclusion at Anglian Water:

Join us and make a difference. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we think our workplace should reflect that. We are committed to making sure all our colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. Together with our fellow water companies, we are committed to the Social Mobility Pledge; we are also a signatory to Business in the Community's Race at Work charter; we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant for Employers; we are an accredited Disability Confident employer, and we play a leading part in the Women's Utility Network.

Closing date: 28/08/2025

#loveeverydrop 

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Water Quality Continuous Improvement Specialist

Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber Yorkshire Water

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Company description:

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Water Quality Continuous Improvement Specialist

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

  • We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience from £34,052 to £42,566.
  • Business Needs User car benefit.
  • Annual incentive related bonus of .






















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Lead Marine Water Quality Advisor

Natural Resources Wales

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permanent
Team / Directorate: Marine and Coastal ecosystems advice / Evidence, Policy and Permitting

Starting salary: £45,367 rising to £50,877 per annum through annual increments being paid each year (pro rata for part time applicants)

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours per week (Part time, annualised hours, compressed hours or term time working considered - discussions at intervi.


















































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    Senior / Principal Marine Water Quality Modeller

    Belfast, Northern Ireland Stantec

    Posted 5 days ago

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    Have you ever considered joining a multidisciplinary team where you can work in a diverse, welcoming, and fun environment on amazing projects across the UK and globally? Then look no further than Stantec. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Water Quality Modeller to join us in Belfast, focusing on coastal and estuarine environments.
    Stantec is working in partnership with most water companies across the UK and Ireland and with a wider stakeholder community to develop effective and sustainable wastewater solutions driven by the environmental needs of our inland waters and coast. With increasing political and public pressure, challenges are substantial as water quality standards tighten, and we consider a wider range of systems and environmental processes. This requires an integrated team that can work across the water cycle to meet industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. Though predominantly focused on the UK, there are wider opportunities to work with colleagues overseas, including supporting major projects in the United States.
    Key to our growth is the continuous development of our technical expertise in understanding the context of water quality within environmental systems?Through integration with other expertise in urban and natural catchments, we work with a range of stakeholders to help clients and communities develop solutions that sustainably and efficiently deliver environmental performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and imaginative water quality modeller to join an ambitious expert team in a role that will provide plenty of scope for technical development and career progression in the coming years through existing contracts and client relationships both in the UK and overseas.
    You will work within a core of scientific and engineering experts, supporting a range of clients, primarily from the water sector but also the energy and infrastructure sectors. Together, we will identify pollution sources, pathways, and impacts on sensitive receptors and develop engineered and nature-based solutions.
    The role encompasses scoping, data collection, development, execution, and presentation of multidimensional environmental water quality models. These models simulate the behaviour of reservoirs, lakes (Loughs and Lochs), transitional, and coastal waters.
    This position offers the right person a genuine opportunity to improve our environments and communities. We seek driven individuals who think differently and love to challenge conventional thinking. Our expanding project portfolio identifies water quality solutions that meet community needs, including reducing carbon and improving biodiversity.
    **About You**
    You will have extensive experience in 2D / 3D hydrodynamic and water quality modelling and either have attained or be working towards chartered membership in a relevant professional institution. As an experienced professional, you are expected to work independently and with minimal supervision, with extensive relevant experience that includes the following:
    + A good understanding of numerical modelling equations and discretisation, 2D mesh generation
    + Experience using numerical modelling software such as MIKE, Delft3D, and Telemac, with proven applications in relevant fields. This experience might include modelling hydrodynamics, multiphase flows, particle tracking, advection dispersion, water quality, and chemical processes.
    + Ideally, you will also have a basic understanding of physicochemical water quality, as well asa good understanding of oceanography and the associated regulatory standards for fresh and/or marine waters.
    + Strong written and verbal communication skills and the experience and confidence to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders working closely with clients, as well as other professional staff across multidisciplinary business groups.
    We are proud of our culture. We have an open, friendly and professional environment where ideas are shared and opportunities are seized. We know our continuing success and development depend on yours, so we go all the way to giving you the support you need to be the very best. If you want to work on exciting and diverse projects that make a difference in people's lives, then a career at Stantec could be the one for you!
    #UKWater #LI-MH1
    **About Stantec**
    The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
    Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
    Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
    Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
    At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.
    **ReqID:** 7634
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    Senior / Principal Marine Water Quality Modeller

    Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber Stantec

    Posted 5 days ago

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    Have you ever considered joining a multidisciplinary team where you can work in a diverse, welcoming, and fun environment on amazing projects across the UK and globally? Then look no further than Stantec. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Water Quality Modeller to join us at any of our UK offices, focusing on coastal and estuarine environments.
    Stantec is working in partnership with most water companies across the UK and Ireland and with a wider stakeholder community to develop effective and sustainable wastewater solutions driven by the environmental needs of our inland waters and coast. With increasing political and public pressure, challenges are substantial as water quality standards tighten, and we consider a wider range of systems and environmental processes. This requires an integrated team that can work across the water cycle to meet industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. Though predominantly focused on the UK, there are wider opportunities to work with colleagues overseas, including supporting major projects in the United States.
    Key to our growth is the continuous development of our technical expertise in understanding the context of water quality within environmental systems?Through integration with other expertise in urban and natural catchments, we work with a range of stakeholders to help clients and communities develop solutions that sustainably and efficiently deliver environmental performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and imaginative water quality modeller to join an ambitious expert team in a role that will provide plenty of scope for technical development and career progression in the coming years through existing contracts and client relationships both in the UK and overseas.
    You will work within a core of scientific and engineering experts, supporting a range of clients, primarily from the water sector but also the energy and infrastructure sectors. Together, we will identify pollution sources, pathways, and impacts on sensitive receptors and develop engineered and nature-based solutions.
    The role encompasses scoping, data collection, development, execution, and presentation of multidimensional environmental water quality models. These models simulate the behaviour of reservoirs, lakes (Loughs and Lochs), transitional, and coastal waters.
    This position offers the right person a genuine opportunity to improve our environments and communities. We seek driven individuals who think differently and love to challenge conventional thinking. Our expanding project portfolio identifies water quality solutions that meet community needs, including reducing carbon and improving biodiversity.
    **About You**
    You will have extensive experience in 2D / 3D hydrodynamic and water quality modelling and either have attained or be working towards chartered membership in a relevant professional institution. As an experienced professional, you are expected to work independently and with minimal supervision, with extensive relevant experience that includes the following:
    + A good understanding of numerical modelling equations and discretisation, 2D mesh generation
    + Experience using numerical modelling software such as MIKE, Delft3D, and Telemac, with proven applications in relevant fields. This experience might include modelling hydrodynamics, multiphase flows, particle tracking, advection dispersion, water quality, and chemical processes.
    + Ideally, you will also have a basic understanding of physicochemical water quality, as well asa good understanding of oceanography and the associated regulatory standards for fresh and/or marine waters.
    + Strong written and verbal communication skills and the experience and confidence to liaise with a broad range of stakeholders working closely with clients, as well as other professional staff across multidisciplinary business groups.
    We are proud of our culture. We have an open, friendly and professional environment where ideas are shared and opportunities are seized. We know our continuing success and development depend on yours, so we go all the way to giving you the support you need to be the very best. If you want to work on exciting and diverse projects that make a difference in people's lives, then a career at Stantec could be the one for you!
    #UKWater #LI-MH1
    **About Stantec**
    The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
    Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
    Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
    Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
    At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact we will talk to you about how we can support you.
    **ReqID:** 7204
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    Water Quality Continuous Improvement Technical Lead

    Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber Yorkshire Water

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    Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

    Job description:

    Water Quality Continuous Improvement Technical Lead.

    Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

    • We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience from £42,091 to £2,613.
    • Company car benefit.
    • Annual incentive related bonus of up to
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    Graduate Environmental Water Quality Consultant - Water - 2026 (Shrewsbury)

    Shrewsbury, West Midlands Stantec

    Posted 8 days ago

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    **With every community, Stantec redefines what's possible.**
    **Application Deadline:** **Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.**
    **Your role:**
    We are looking for a **Graduate Water Quality Consultant** in our **Shrewsbury** office as part of our Water team, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.
    As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your hydrogeological expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment.
    **The Opportunity**
    Stantec's market-leading Environmental Services group supports clients in the water, environmental and geotechnical sectors. We work with businesses and water companies across the UK, and occasionally internationally.
    You will join over 20 people in the Environmental Water Quality team, contributing to high-quality projects and applying your knowledge and initiative to real-world challenges. At Stantec, we offer a supportive environment to further your personal and professional development, through a combination of our graduate programme and comprehensive training opportunities. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading technical experts throughout the UK and contribute to exciting projects while developing your career.
    This role offers a fantastic opportunity to deliver high-quality solutions to environmental problems in the water industry. You'll learn to conceptualise, quantitatively describe and report on environmental water quality systems and processes. You will also develop skills in a wide range of core services, including environmental chemistry, wastewater collection and treatment, nature-based solutions, river and coastal modelling, climate change assessments and catchment management, all whilst leveraging your digital skills and numerical analysis abilities. Finally, you'll gain experience in project management principles, working within budget and scope, and liaising with other professional sub-contractors.
    **About you**
    At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in an environmental-related degree, you will also have a minimum A Level qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and will be:-
    + **An adapter:** you're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
    + **A Perseverer:** you stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
    + **A focussed individual:** you focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.
    + **An Eager Learner:** you learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
    + **A Collaborator:** you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other's perspectives to shape better outcomes.
    **Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.**
    **What we can offer you:**
    + A competitive salary
    + Private medical insurance
    + A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
    + Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
    + Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
    + A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
    Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
    **Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (** **Graduate Application FAQs** **) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!**
    **#StantecNextGen #StantecCareers #UKGraduate**
    **About Stantec**
    The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
    Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
    Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
    Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
    At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team
    **ReqID:** 7438
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    Graduate Environmental Water Quality Consultant - Water - 2026 (Cardiff)

    Cardiff, Wales Stantec

    Posted 8 days ago

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    **With every community, Stantec redefines what's possible.**
    **Application Deadline:** **Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.**
    **Your role:**
    We are looking for a **Graduate Water Quality Consultant** in our **Cardiff** office as part of our Water team, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.
    As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your hydrogeological expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment.
    **The Opportunity**
    Stantec's market-leading Environmental Services group supports clients in the water, environmental and geotechnical sectors. We work with businesses and water companies across the UK, and occasionally internationally.
    You will join over 20 people in the Environmental Water Quality team, contributing to high-quality projects and applying your knowledge and initiative to real-world challenges. At Stantec, we offer a supportive environment to further your personal and professional development, through a combination of our graduate programme and comprehensive training opportunities. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading technical experts throughout the UK and contribute to exciting projects while developing your career.
    This role offers a fantastic opportunity to deliver high-quality solutions to environmental problems in the water industry. You'll learn to conceptualise, quantitatively describe and report on environmental water quality systems and processes. You will also develop skills in a wide range of core services, including environmental chemistry, wastewater collection and treatment, nature-based solutions, river and coastal modelling, climate change assessments and catchment management, all whilst leveraging your digital skills and numerical analysis abilities. Finally, you'll gain experience in project management principles, working within budget and scope, and liaising with other professional sub-contractors.
    **About you**
    At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in an environmental-related degree, you will also have a minimum A Level qualification (or equivalent) in Maths and will be:-
    + **An adapter:** you're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
    + **A Perseverer:** you stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
    + **A focussed individual:** you focus on what matters, tuning out distractions to perform effectively in any situation.
    + **An Eager Learner:** you learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
    + **A Collaborator:** you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other's perspectives to shape better outcomes.
    **Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.**
    **What we can offer you:**
    + A competitive salary
    + Private medical insurance
    + A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
    + Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
    + Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
    + A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
    Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.
    **Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (** **Graduate Application FAQs** **) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!**
    **#StantecNextGen #StantecCareers #UKGraduate**
    **About Stantec**
    The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.
    Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.
    Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
    Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
    At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team
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