Senior Principal​/Technical Specialist - Environmental Water Quality

Job Summary

This is a technical leadership role within our Environmental Water Quality Team, with flexibility on location for the right candidate. You will work within a core of scientific and engineering specialists, supporting clients primarily across the water sector, as well as the energy and infrastructure sectors. Together, you will identify pollution sources, pathways and receptors and develop solutions for both natural and urban catchments.

Your work will span the full water cycle, integrating with expertise across urban and natural environments to help clients and communities achieve environmental performance that is both sustainable and efficient. Project and programme examples may include WINEP studies, marine or inland water quality modelling, storm overflow investigations and catchment risk assessments.

• Manage and deliver complex, multi-disciplinary programmes and projects.
• Mentor junior team members and foster professional development.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure successful outcomes across the portfolio.
• Identify pollution sources, pathways and receptors across natural and urban catchments.
• Develop solutions for a range of water cycle challenges, including modelling, risk assessment and overflow investigations.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑sector initiatives that span energy, infrastructure and environmental sectors.

• University degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g., Environmental Science, Engineering).
• At least ten years of experience working across the water industry.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering challenging, complex environmental projects.
• Strong understanding of UK environmental quality legislation and the broader multi‑disciplinary context.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable with clients, regulators and industry colleagues.
• Leadership style that is clear, adaptable, collaborative and outcome‑driven.

• Competitive salary with bonus schemes.
• Enhanced pension plan.
• Annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Private medical insurance, group income protection and life assurance included as standard.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Professional progression plan to support chartered status with ICE.

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