Water Quality Specialist

# Water Quality Specialist

**Location:** Suffolk or London based (Hybrid Working Available) regular travel to Suffolk site will be required.

**Closing Date:** 21 July 2027

## About the Role

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference while working on one of the UKs largest and most exciting infrastructure projects?

We are seeking a Water Quality Specialist to join a growing environmental team supporting the construction phase of a nationally significant energy project. This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure that will provide reliable low-carbon electricity,contribute to the UKs Net Zero ambitions,and help shape the future of sustainable energy.

Working alongside experienced environmental professionals,contractors and delivery teams,you will provide specialist technical expertise in water quality,water management,flood risk and environmental compliance throughout the construction programme.

## The Role

As the Water Quality Specialist,you will act as the subject matter expert for all aspects of water quality,water discharges,flood risk,water resources and water management across the construction site.

You will support environmental assurance activities by reviewing and developing water management arrangements,advising project teams,and ensuring compliance with environmental permits,licences and regulatory requirements.

The role also involves working closely with multidisciplinary project teams,contractors and external regulators to promote best practice,manage environmental risks and support the successful delivery of the project.

## Key Responsibilities

* Provide specialist technical advice on water quality,water management,water discharges and flood risk.
* Review and provide assurance on water licences,permits and consents,identifying risks,opportunities and compliance gaps.
* Maintain oversight of water management systems and monitor high-risk environmental activities.
* Review water monitoring programmes,monitoring data,trends and reporting to ensure quality and compliance.
* Ensure environmental monitoring schedules remain complete,accurate and compliant with project and regulatory requirements.
* Review and develop water management plans,mitigation measures and site arrangements where required.
* Investigate environmental incidents and permit exceedances,producing technical reviews and recommendations.
* Undertake risk-based inspections,audits and assurance activities,preparing technical reports and assurance notes.
* Support permit applications and provide environmental advice to project delivery teams and contractors.
* Participate in technical working groups relating to water management and environmental compliance.
* Build effective working relationships with regulators,drainage authorities,contractors and project stakeholders.

## About You

You will be an experienced environmental professional with strong technical knowledge of water management and environmental compliance,combined with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

### Essential Skills and Experience

* Strong understanding of water management,water quality,water discharges,flood risk and water resources.
* Good knowledge of environmental permitting,regulatory compliance and relevant UK legislation.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
* Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
* Experience undertaking technical assurance,compliance reviews,inspections or audits.

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