Water Quality Monitoring Technical Advisor

3 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom Environment Agency Full time

Number of jobs available 1- 1
- Region 1- South East
- City/Town 1- Reading
- Building/Site 1- Caversham Lakes
- Grade 1- Staff Grade 4
- Post Type 1- Permanent
- Working Pattern 1- Full Time
- Role Type 1- Audit, Intelligence, Operational Delivery, Science, Analytical, Geography, Investigation, Quality
- Salary Minimum 1- £31,429
- Job description 1- The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment. Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed.
We are currently seeking a Technical Advisor to provide specialised interpretation of water quality monitoring data and deliver expert advice and guidance to our clients. Your responsibilities will extend to a broad spectrum of stakeholders, both internal and external to the Environment Agency. This role requires effective organization and execution of regular training sessions for team members and regulatory teams within the EA.
You will be responsible for the oversight of data quality within the team. This involves conducting routine checks, in-depth analysis, and fostering innovative and efficient approaches to enhance the overall data quality. The data generated by the National Water Quality Instrumentation Service (NWQIS) plays a crucial role as evidence underpinning many of the Environment Agency’s statutory responsibilities, encompassing the Water Framework Directive, Urban Wastewater Directive, Statutory Surface Water Monitoring Programme, and Bathing Water duties.
You will play a supporting role to NWQIS Technical Data Lead and will assist in project management and the contribution of technical information that informs legislation for the Environment 21 Act.
Our team collaborates closely with colleagues across diverse functions, currently leading on several high-profile projects involving water quality investigations and river restorations. As the appointed Technical Advisor, you will be tasked with facilitating engagement and communication between NWQIS and the wider business community. Your role will play a vital part in promoting the impactful work we do, cultivating improved communication and knowledge pathways.
- The team 1- NWQIS plays a crucial role in advancing the Environment Agency's understanding of our environment through the provision of water quality instrumentation and expert advisory services. This encompasses strategic guidance on investigations and analysis of resulting data. We manages a diverse inventory of equipment and instruments dedicated to the collection of water quality data. Additionally, we are dedicated to the development of specialised solutions, addressing new and emerging challenges with a commitment to precision and innovation.
- Experience/skills required 1- We are part of the Environment Agency Operational Delivery sitting in Environment & Business under RMC Monitoring & Instruments.
We are looking for someone who is experienced in:

- The analysis and interpretation of scientific information/data
- Excellent communication skills, including experience in confidently presenting information to wide audiences.
- The ability to explain complex technical and scientific principles to a wide range of staff and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of water quality instrumentation systems
- Good written skills
- Full UK driving license
- Contact and additional information 1- The role will be based at Caversham Lakes. There will be frequent and sometimes unscheduled travel across the Agency to access remote sites. As a result, the post requires a full UK driving licence.
In the future there maybe some flexibility for home working.

Note we do not assess CVs.


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