Senior Water Quality Survey Scientist

1 week ago


Bristol, United Kingdom APEM Full time

About The Role This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Are you an experienced aquatic scientist looking for a role that gets you out into the aquatic environment? Do you have a passion for understanding and improving water quality in estuarine, coastal, and marine environments? Are you keen to lead impactful fieldwork and technical studies that inform sustainable water management? We're looking for a Senior Water Quality Survey Scientist to join our growing team in the South of England (ideally within 90 minutes of Bristol). You'll work on a wide variety of estuarine and marine water quality monitoring projects, leading field programmes, data collection and analysis, and supporting project delivery for clients across the environmental and water sectors. You’ll play a key part in designing and implementing monitoring programmes, operating and maintaining specialist field and marine equipment, and ensuring high standards of health, safety and data quality. The role also involves contributing to project management, mentoring junior staff, and engaging with clients and regulators to deliver high-quality, evidence-based outcomes. Responsibilities To be successful in this role, you’ll need: A relevant degree (e.g. Environmental Science, Marine Science, or related discipline) and professional experience in water quality, estuarine, or marine monitoring. Proven experience conducting and managing field surveys, including boat-based work. Confidence operating and maintaining environmental and telemetry monitoring equipment. Strong data handling, analysis, and interpretation skills. Excellent communication and report writing skills, with the ability to manage your time effectively and deliver to tight deadlines. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as projects require. Preferred Experience Marine safety qualifications such as STCW-95, ENG1, or RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling. Experience managing or mentoring junior colleagues. Familiarity with water quality modelling or hydrometric monitoring. Membership of a relevant professional body. Next steps We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills. If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need is some basic information and your CV; we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications. About Us The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy; we work with a range of clients, including large corporations and governments, to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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