Marine water quality modelling specialist - 35714

Knowledge of water quality and the marine environment is essential. You should be comfortable working in a virtual team and travelling for occasional national meetings. Training and development opportunities will be provided.

Do you care about the marine environment? Do you have experience of assessing the impacts of discharges on estuarine and coastal water quality? Are you looking for opportunities to demonstrate technical leadership? If so, this fixed term assignment could be a great opportunity for you to enhance your CV.

You’ll join the Marine team in Operations Catchment Services, where we apply our technical expertise in marine environments, modelling, and data analysis to support evidence-based decisions.

We assess the impact of discharges on water quality across key work areas, including Nuclear New Build, major infrastructure projects, and the Water Industry National Environment Programme. We also model bathing water quality and nutrient loads in estuaries.

As a team of water quality specialists and officers, we work collaboratively, sharing skills and building strong relationships with customers to ensure they understand and trust our advice.

We are a national team of marine water quality specialists within Operations Catchment Services. We work virtually using smart tools and meet in person when needed, offering flexibility on location. Training and mentoring will be provided.

You will have experience in data analysis and knowledge of modelling software.

Skills in tools such as Excel, Access, R, Power BI, GIS, and specialist packages like Mike or Cormix are an advantage.

You will be able to:

• Review complex reports and clearly communicate key issues to non-technical audiences
• 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 team
• Delegate work and deliver through others

Knowledge of water quality and the marine environment is essential. You should be comfortable working in a virtual team and travelling for occasional national meetings. Training and development opportunities will be provided.

Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact ben.eva

Up to 31 March 2027

Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.

QUESTION:
Describe a time when you have either produced or audited a numerical model to forecast the state of the marine environment.

Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.

QUESTION:
When have you had to solve a complex problem?

• What was the issue?
• What made it complex?
• What information did you need to solve it?
• What was the outcome?

Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.

QUESTION:
Please describe a time when you presented to an audience of varying technical backgrounds.

• What communication style did you use?
• How was your communication received?
• How did you ensure your message had been understood?
• What would you change in future?

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future…