176 Water Quality jobs in the United Kingdom

Water Quality Scientist

Cardiff, South Wales, Office based but some WFH available

39-40K, 25 days leave, 37.5 hours/week, Mon-Fri with occasional standby rota

Fixed Term Contract for 1 year

Are you an experience water quality professional, looking for a superb opportunity with a large multi utility infrastructure business, who are renowned for looking after their staff?

This is a great change to join a company who will can offer a great working environment and have a reputation for professionalism.

The role will be to work in a small team who are responsible for ensure water delivered to customers meets both quality and legal standards. This will include water quality investigation projects, risk assessments and water resource planning.

The Role

1. Full time, 12 month fixed term contract role with a large utility infrastructure business. Office based in central Cardiff with occasional working from home available.
2. Work in a small team of 4 to ensure with water quality and compliance.
3. Ensure customer satisfaction and compliance with water quality through a range of tasks including investigation work and data analysis.

The Person

1. Degree in a relevant water quality related subject
2. Working background in a water quality related position
3. Willing to work in a 1 year fixed term contract position

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nick Smith at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Environmental Planning: Water Quality Specialist

Salary - £41,617

Staff Grade - 5

Locations Newcastle/Darlington, Exeter/Bodmin

Permanent / Full Time

About Us:

The Environment Agency has a broad and varied remit to protect and enhance the environment, with a goal to create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment for people and wildlife. Water is at the heart of all we do, drinking, washing, recreatio.

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Environmental Planning: Water Quality Officer

Salary: £33,000

Staff Grade: 4

Locations: Ipswich/Brampton, Bridgwater/Blandford Forum

Permanent / Full Time

About Us

The Environment Agency has a broad and varied remit to protect and enhance the environment, with a goal to create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment for people and wildlife. Water is at the heart of all we do, drinking, washing, recr.

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Senior Associate Consultant - Water Quality Management

Join our client’s established Environmental Consulting team as a Senior Associate Water Quality consultant. Lead strategic the Water Quality unit by leading on programs and collaborating with specialists in environmental impact assessment and hydro-ecology.

Proven experience in technical leadership, business growth and project execution. You will partner with utility companies, environmental agencies, and construction firms to identify water quality challenges and deliver science-based recommendations.

Key Requirements

• Extensive background in water assessment and program management
• Proven success managing large-scale environmental monitoring initiatives
• Strong relationship-building abilities with external partners
• Team leadership or mentoring experience across technical disciplines
• Business-focused mindset with budget management skills

The position will be for an Associate level to Associate Director level consultant – with a full remote working flexibility!

Depending on seniority, salary will vary between £60,000 to £70,000 per annum

If you are interested, please click apply or contact Jo Le Corre

 Environmental Planning: Water Quality Specialist
Salary - £41,617
Staff Grade - 5
Locations – Newcastle/Darlington, Exeter/Bodmin
Permanent / Full Time
About Us:
The Environment Agency has a broad and varied remit to protect and enhance the environment, with a goal to create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment for people and wildlife. Water is at the heart of all we do, drinking, washing, recreation, industry and health, our environment and economy depends on this precious resource. Clean and available water is essential and as water becomes an increasingly scarce resource, we need to do more to ensure we protect it.
Water companies must invest billions of pounds over the next five years to protect the environment from pollution. This scale of investment has not been seen for more than a generation. We need your knowledge and experience to help us advise water companies on their plans and hold them to account for their protection of the water environment. Come be a part of the teams that ensure our environment is protected now and for future generations.
What's in it for you:
You'll benefit from a culture that embraces difference and is inclusive where you'll feel supported and trusted to do the right thing. We'll invest in you and allow you to grow and shape your career.
What's more, you'll have access to our great benefits package including:   

A salary up to £41,617.
A generous pension scheme of up to 19%.
Overtime opportunities through standby and incident pay.
27 days holiday + 8 bank holidays for full-time employees.
Two additional days for paid environmental outcomes giving you the opportunity to take part in community activities.
Great career opportunities.
Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave scheme.
Options for hybrid, flexible and / or part-time working.

What will you do:
We are looking for Water Quality Specialists in our Area Integrated Environment Planning Teams in a variety of roles. These water planning teams drive improvements in local rivers, lakes and coastal waters. You will work on a variety of aspects of water quality planning to understand the pressures, find solutions, and work with those who can deliver change.
Given the scale of future investment by water companies in England, and the record number of improvements required by the Environment Act, many of these roles will be dedicated to reviewing and shaping water company proposals. For this, you will work closely with the local Water Company, reviewing the data and information they provide. You will need to communicate with them and be able to influence them to go further against competing priorities.
Within the Environment Agency, you will work with National colleagues, who provide guidance, and technical support. You will also work with other local Area Teams with specialist knowledge in different aspects of the local environment, and environmental regulations.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
What you'll need:
You will need to be skilled at reviewing data and information and communicating requirements clearly to ensure proposals meet the latest environmental standards and provide the maximum environmental benefit.
Essential   

Degree /equivalent qualification in a relevant environmental discipline – for example, but not limited to – Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Engineering, Geo Science, Ecology, Environmental science, Sustainability, Data science and analytics OR substantial relevant professional experience.
Work experience in a relevant environmental discipline – for example, but not limited to - work for Water companies, Environmental or Engineering consultancy, work in a regulatory role (Government, Public Bodies and Agencies), research and education, Environmental charities.
A technical background in water quality and an understanding of current pressures facing the water environment and the solutions that can overcome these problems. 

Desirable   

Ability to analyse technical information.
Experience of presenting technical information to a wide audience.
Good organisational skills/discipline and the ability to plan, track, deliver and evaluate work, meeting relevant standards and timescales.
Effective influencing skills and ability to persuade external partners.
Experience working with water companies and having knowledge of their operations.
Membership of, or working towards a membership of, a relevant professional institute (e.g. CIWEM/IEMA).

 Additional Information
Please note that a reserve list will be held for up to 12 months, and you may be offered other roles in other locations including temporary roles, which may be similarly aligned to this role.
As an organisation, we strive to reflect the communities we serve, to achieve this we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, and religion.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the UK's biggest environmental organisation. Join us, and together, let's tackle the challenges of a changing climate and build a more sustainable future. Apply now and embark on a rewarding and fulfilling career journey with the Environment Agency.
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Interview Dates: w/c 13th and 20th October 2025