Our multidisciplinary water environment team are looking to recruit a Water Science Graduate to join our teams in Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds or Nottingham from Summer 2026 onwards. Our team includes specialists in hydrogeology, hydrology, hydro‑morphological water quality and water resource management. We work for clients from across the public and private sectors, including the Environment Agency, Local Authorities, Highways England, Natural England, Water Utilities, Rivers and Wildlife Trusts as well as commercial developers and overseas clients. We are also involved in major ongoing projects such as HS2 and the Thames Tideway Tunnel and as a team are responsible for coordinating/leading water environment chapters in ES's as well as coordinating WFD assessments. All members of the Water Environment team take an active role in client contact and commercial aspects of our projects. Health, safety and environmental considerations underpin everything that we do. We have an impressive portfolio of water science projects including technical investigation, restoration projects, and impact and WFD assessment for major national and international infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
* Water quality studies (e.g. baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, nutrient loading studies and pollution studies including monitoring and modelling).
* Hydrological investigations (e.g. flood, drought and water resource allocation).
* Geomorphological studies, including supporting channel enhancement/ restoration projects, Natural Flood Management studies and Fluvial Audits.
* hydro‑morphological l studies (e.g. assessing the effects of schemes on aquatic organisms such as salmonids, freshwater pearl mussels, invertebrates and macrophytes).
* WFD / Environmental Compliance studies.
* EIA (e.g. highway, rail, aviation, utilities, power generation including renewables, mixed use/commercial/residential and other development types).
* Pollution prevention advice including preparing Water Management Plans, acting as Environmental Clerk of Works, and developing sustainable treatment trains.
* Applications for various permissions (e.g. Environmental Permits for flood risk activities and discharges, Water Abstraction / Impoundment Licences, and Land Drainage Consents).
* Ready to push the limits of what's possible? Degree qualified with an MSc in Geography, Geomorphology, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Hydrochemistry or similar.
Qualifications
* Ability to conceptualise surface water environment issues.
* Excellent report writing skills.
* Strong analytical and numerical skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
* Have experience using GIS.
* A full driving licence would be beneficial as the role will involve travel for site surveys with equipment and limited public transport access.
* You must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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