Principal Water Quality Consultant (UK wide)
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At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical leadership and direction for water quality studies – modelling, investigations, data analytics, urban pollution modelling, and EIAs.
* Collaborate with business leaders to deliver continued growth and expand the capability footprint.
* Interface and manage stakeholders across all technical and commercial matters.
* Support project teams, coordinating planning and tender – preparing schedules and scopes of works.
* Develop impact assessment strategies and processes that mitigate risks of chemicals on major new water resource and supply options and environmental enhancement opportunities.
* Ensure quality, process and governance are embedded into and underpinned all policy and regulatory development, meeting and exceeding current and future regulatory regimes and specifications.
* Continuously develop subject‑matter expertise in the application of UK and Europe water quality modelling standards and analytics.
* Check and review calculations and technical deliverables.
* Write and review technical reports.
* Proactively contribute to the ongoing development of a supportive team environment, mentoring and professional development of colleagues.
Qualifications
* Sound knowledge of a core discipline such as estuarine and coastal modelling or the impact of PFAS on drinking water, bringing subject‑matter expertise.
* Degree qualified in a relevant environmental subject (Environmental Science, Earth Science, Geography).
* Chartered, or Fellow member of CIWEM or equivalent.
* Proven experience of technical review skills, ability to programme, run and complete high‑quality environmental assessments.
* A track record in supporting the professional development of peers and colleagues.
* Good understanding of recent developments in water quality policy and legislation, key environmental legislation and issues with respect to water quality.
* Collaborative approach to working with and supporting the personal development of colleagues in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
* Knowledge of water quality issues across multiple disciplines, including emerging chemicals, nature‑based solutions, natural flood risk management, urban pollution modelling, nutrient modelling, environmental permitting.
* Exposure to stakeholders/clients, including Defra, Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Planning Authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, Environmental NGOs, National Highways.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
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