Water Quality Scientist

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Responsibilities

  • You will be joining an established and successful team, working with our water quality Technical Authority on the coordination and delivery of water quality investigations.
  • You will work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planners) throughout AtkinsRéalis to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients.
  • You also will champion high standards of performance, influence project development and deliver sustainable outcomes.
  • You will undertake your own work to an excellent standard, and review the work of others, leading on projects and frameworks as appropriate.
  • You will additionally work closely with our clients to develop trusted relationships, supporting them in a confident, professional manner.
  • You will support on bid preparation and help develop new areas of business for the team.

Qualifications

  • Experience in water quality data analysis and risk assessment methodologies.
  • You will have a degree or higher in an environmental or science subject; you will ideally be chartered or working towards chartership.
  • You will have good numerical and data analysis skills and good writing skills.
  • You will have a good knowledge of environmental water quality regulation; for example, the Water Framework Directive, Bathing Water Directive, Storm Overflow Assessment Framework (SOAF) and Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plans (SODRP).
  • You will have experience of emerging water quality contaminants, including PFAS, including assessment to ensure regulatory compliance and protection of environmental and human health.
  • You will have an ability to develop innovative approaches in new technical areas and in data-poor environments to support clients in decision-making.
  • You will be highly self‑motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm, commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes and focused on delivering technical excellence.
  • A skilled collaborative worker, you will have great interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with different teams, clients, and stakeholders.
  • You will be well‑organized, able to plan ahead and deal with multiple projects running in parallel.

Employment Details

This position is available as either full‑time or part‑time and can be based in any of our office locations. Our largest team presences are in: Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Edinburgh, Epsom, Glasgow, London, Oxford, Peterborough, Swansea and Manchester – however we have offices in many other locations across the UK where you could be based.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices, and the opportunity for training and professional development.

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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • You will be joining an established and successful team, working with our water quality Technical Authority on the coordination and delivery of water quality investigations.
  • You will work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planners) throughout AtkinsRéalis to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients.
  • You also will champion high standards of performance, influence project development and deliver sustainable outcomes.
  • You will undertake your own work to an excellent standard, and review the work of others, leading on projects and frameworks as appropriate.
  • You will additionally work closely with our clients to develop trusted relationships, supporting them in a confident, professional manner.
  • You will support on bid preparation and help develop new areas of business for the team.

Qualifications

  • Experience in water quality data analysis and risk assessment methodologies.
  • You will have a degree or higher in an environmental or science subject; you will ideally be chartered or working towards chartership.
  • You will have good numerical and data analysis skills and good writing skills.
  • You will have a good knowledge of environmental water quality regulation; for example, the Water Framework Directive, Bathing Water Directive, Storm Overflow Assessment Framework (SOAF) and Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plans (SODRP).
  • You will have experience of emerging water quality contaminants, including PFAS, including assessment to ensure regulatory compliance and protection of environmental and human health.
  • You will have an ability to develop innovative approaches in new technical areas and in data-poor environments to support clients in decision-making.
  • You will be highly self‑motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm, commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes and focused on delivering technical excellence.
  • A skilled collaborative worker, you will have great interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively with different teams, clients, and stakeholders.
  • You will be well‑organized, able to plan ahead and deal with multiple projects running in parallel.

Employment Details

This position is available as either full‑time or part‑time and can be based in any of our office locations. Our largest team presences are in: Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Edinburgh, Epsom, Glasgow, London, Oxford, Peterborough, Swansea and Manchester – however we have offices in many other locations across the UK where you could be based.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Benefits

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards, a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices, and the opportunity for training and professional development.

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Posted: May 18th, 2026