Marine Water Quality Officer

Marine Water Quality Officer – 32656

Environment Agency – Cramlington, England, United Kingdom

The Environment Agency is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Diversity is central to how we work and deliver for people and the environment.

You’ll join the Marine team in Operations Catchment Services, applying technical expertise in marine environments, modelling, and data analysis to support evidence-based decisions. Your work will help assess the impact of discharges on water quality across key areas, including Nuclear New Build, major infrastructure projects, and the Water Industry National Environment Programme. You will also model bathing water quality and nutrient loads in estuaries.

• Interpret monitoring data and model outputs to support environmental protection.
• Summarise and communicate technical work and elevate challenges when needed.
• Build strong relationships across a dispersed team and with external partners.
• Use your initiative to contribute to the work of the team and wider organisation.
• Provide timely answers to technical questions from stakeholders.

Incident response is part of the role. You’ll take on an incident management duty, with full training and support provided. This may include additional payment and flexible arrangements.

• Experience in data analysis and ideally some knowledge of modelling software.
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Access, R, Power BI, GIS, and specialist packages like Mike or Cormix (advantageous).
• Ability to review complex reports and clearly communicate key issues to non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable working in a virtual team and travelling for occasional national meetings.
• Contributions to training and development opportunities will be provided.

Knowledge of water quality and marine environment is desirable. A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline is expected, and you may be working towards professional membership.

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If consented, you may be held on a reserve list for up to six months and offered an alternative post.

Contact: ben.eva Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for further details.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate, and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism or misleading use of AI-generated content may result in withdrawal of your application and disciplinary action.