Associate / Associate Director coastal water quality modeller across UK

This position is available as either full-time or part-time and can be based in any of our office locations. Our largest team presences are in: Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Edinburgh, Epsom, Glasgow, 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. All of this requires a thorough understanding of biogeochemical and hydrological processes. 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 planning, and geomorphology. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work and the depth of our technical expertise. We currently have a number of new exciting and technically challenging projects in the wider quality modelling area. We welcome applications from enthusiastic scientists in this field.

The post can be full-time or part-time; with flexibility to make this work for you. As a water quality modelling expert, you’ll be comfortable leading from the front on complex technical work and will play a pivotal role in shaping our water management solutions. Collaborating with a friendly and accomplished team, you’ll lead and set the direction in projects that safeguard our environment, enhancing water quality.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in an industry that’s evolving rapidly. Recent projects delivered by our water quality team include simulating the whole of the freshwater River Thames to support strategic water resource options, updating catchment models used as the standard for regulatory planning across England and Wales, developing and implementing a new approach to drainage and wastewater management, and working with regulators and the water industry to improve bathing water quality.

You will join a team of nearly 200 water management specialists, supporting our clients in making the right strategic investment decisions for critical infrastructure, in changing futures and climates, in areas as diverse as water resources, natural capital, mature-base solutions, flood management, green infrastructure, energy, and transportation. We work for clients across the UK, including central government, regulators, the water industry, NGOs, and local authorities. Beyond the UK, we play an important role in supporting major international development banks and private clients in driving forwards sustainable water management solutions for irrigation, potable water supply, and wider infrastructure schemes.

Responsibilities:

• You will be joining an established and successful team, working with our water quality Technical Authority on the coordination and delivery of water quality modelling investigations.
• You will work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planners) throughout AtkinsRéalis to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients.
• You will champion high standards of performance, influence project development, and deliver sustainable outcomes.
• You will undertake your own work to an excellent standard and review the work of others, leading on projects and frameworks as appropriate.
• You will work closely with our clients to develop trusted relationships, supporting them in a confident, professional manner.
• You will lead on bid preparation, develop new areas of business, and new ways of working for the team.

We will support and train you with all of this and make sure that you can undertake Continual Professional Development in accordance with requirements of a professional institute.

The individual:

• We are looking for someone flexible, prepared to take on new challenges and help set the direction in our water quality modelling projects.
• Industry-leading experience in coastal water quality modelling is essential, with expertise in industry standard software packages such as DHI and Delft.
• You will have a degree or higher in an environmental or science subject; you will ideally be chartered.
• You will have expert numerical and data analysis skills and be able to write in a compelling and engaging way to communicate complex ideas to a wide audience.
• You will have expert knowledge of environmental water quality regulation; for example, the Water Framework Directive, Bathing Water Directive, Storm Overflow Assessment Framework (SOAF), and the Urban Waste Water Treatment Regulations (UWWTR).
• You will have an ability to develop innovative industry-leading approaches in new technical areas and in data-poor environments to support clients in decision-making.
• You will be highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm, commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes, and focused on delivering technical excellence.
• You will be someone able to inspire others in a team.
• A skilled collaborative worker, you will have great interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with different teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• You will be well-organised, able to plan ahead and deal with multiple projects running in parallel.

AtkinsRéalis are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. We have a commitment to identify and recruit from the most diverse talent pool and develop new and improved ways to sponsor talent from underrepresented groups. We have a range of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion network groups encouraging an inclusive workplace where all employees can flourish.

Here at AtkinsRéalis, wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do. We recognise that there is more to life than work and that making time for the other things is crucial for health and happiness. Therefore, if working from home, working part-time, or having flexible start and finish times will help with this, we are more than happy to discuss individual requirements.

What we offer?

• Part-time and/or flexible hours contracts.
• Paid overtime and/or TOIL system.
• Competitive salaries and a huge range of other benefits.
• 25 days annual leave, plus paid bank holidays, plus the ability to buy up to 15 extra days.
• Paid professional memberships and individual training budgets.
• Tailored training and mentoring schemes to advance your career.

AtkinsRéalis develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. Development plans are reviewed with individuals throughout the year putting you in the driving seat. You will also be part of our global Technical Networks, which provide a flow of technically orientated information and ideas through the company.

AtkinsRéalis will support you in your professional development, whether with CIWEM, IMarEST, IES, ICE or others, we support staff in achieving and maintaining membership of relevant institutions, this includes paying your annual membership and providing access to training.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

• We’re ranked as one of LinkedIn’s Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once they join.
• We’ve also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.
• Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches, and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure.
• We’re committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.