Water Quality Specialist

Role Summary

This role acts as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for water quality and water management during the Sizewell C (SZC) construction phase. The successful candidate will provide technical assurance, regulatory oversight, and specialist advice regarding water discharges, flood risk, water resources, permits, licences, and environmental compliance. The position supports the Environmental Services Lead, works closely with construction and project delivery teams, and serves as a key interface with regulators such as the Environment Agency and Internal Drainage Boards.

• SME Support – Provide specialist advice on water management and discharges to the Environmental Services Lead and wider project team.
• Water Licence, Permit and Consent Assurance – Review and challenge new and existing permits, identifying risks and gaps.
• Compliance of Water Management Systems and Risk Oversight – Maintain oversight of compliance and identify high‑risk activities.
• Water Monitoring Assurance – Review monitoring strategies, data quality, returns and trends.
• Environmental Monitoring Schedule Assurance – Ensure completeness and compliance with requirements.
• Technical Assurance of Water Management Arrangements – Review plans and mitigation measures; create arrangements where appropriate.
• Incident and Exceedance Technical Review – Provide technical notes on issues and risks.
• Assurance Checks and Inspections – Undertake risk‑based inspections and produce assurance notes where required.

• Strong understanding of water management, water discharges, flood risk and permit compliance.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and national and international legislation related to water quality, flood risk, water resources, and management.
• Strong problem‑solving and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Well‑developed communication skills with a variety of stakeholders.
• Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to see projects through from start to finish.
• Strong assurance and challenge skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, notably at various levels of the organisation and externally.
• Degree qualification or equivalent in an environmental, science, or related discipline.
• Desirable experience managing water quality issues on a large infrastructure/engineering project.
• Experience developing relationships or working with regulators.
• Experience in water/hydrogeological modelling.

• Relevant qualifications and training in water management.
• Member of a related professional body.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans Labor Laws Posters. If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team.