Water Quality Principal Consultant

We're the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year. We're transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

We are ABPmer, a marine consultancy and survey company that specialises in understanding one of the most complex environments on earth. We are involved in all marine and coastal sectors, from ports to offshore wind, flood risk management to marine habitat creation and restoration. Our technical teams work across industry for all kinds of clients, supporting developers, government and its regulators, statutory nature conservation bodies and non-governmental organisations, with a diverse portfolio of projects and services; no two projects or days are the same.

Known for our technical ability, professionalism and service excellence, we have been helping clients sustainably manage, operate and develop in the marine environment for 75 years. Our quality of service and customer care is due to our staff and our culture. We offer an environment focused on collaboration, continuous learning and career progression.

We are looking for a principal water quality specialist to join our expanding group of marine water quality practitioners. Our growing portfolio of exciting projects means you will be working with oceanographers, numerical modellers, surveyors and environmental scientists to deliver a range of water quality projects to support the energy, water utility and other sectors. These projects typically support environmental permitting and licensing. We also deliver larger hydrodynamic and water quality studies to optimise new waterfront developments, design sustainable intake and outfalls or examine the potential impact of contaminant release into the marine environment (including potential release of contaminated sediment).

About You

You are experienced in delivering a range of technical water quality analysis and consultancy reports. You have an attention to detail, are highly organised and self-motivated, with excellent report writing and engaging presentation skills. You will have a strong commitment to sustainable development in the marine environment and be keen to apply your expertise to bespoke problems.

You will have skills & experience in:

• Water and sediment quality using a range of analysis tools
• Physico-chemical water quality and associated regulatory standards
• A good understanding of coastal and estuarine processes
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Environmental permitting and licensing

Experience in some or all of the following would also be beneficial:

• Use of MATLAB, R or Python
• Numerical water quality modelling of the marine environment using MIKE including particle tracking, advection, water quality and chemical processes
• Representations at public hearings
• Specification of water quality surveys
• Project management

Experience

A degree or postgraduate degree in marine biology, biological oceanography or physical sciences. At least five years' relevant experience in water quality analysis, preferably with consultancy experience.

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertakes random screening for substance abuse and operates a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: National Security Vetting Clearance Levels.