Senior Environmental Scientist

We are currently seeking to recruit a Senior Environmental Scientist to join us here at Aqua Consultants. This would be a full-time, permanent position.What we do:Aqua Consultants are a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing a wide range of Asset Management, Engineering and Commercial services to our clients across the water, energy and environment sectors, across the UK.Who we are:Aqua is established on a solid foundation of diversity – diversity of skills, cultures, personalities, perspectives and experiences. It is this diversity that unifies our team and enables us to offer holistic and innovative solutions to our clients most pressing needs.The ‘Aqua’ culture is a set of values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviours that creates a family-like environment within our workplace, something we call the ‘Aqua Family.’We are an ambitious team who live our values of Growth, Accountability, Integrity Innovation, Empathy and Fun.Our Vision – Growth through SHARED CAPABILITYOur Mission – Growing sustainable value for future generationsAqua is also part of the Adler and Allan Group, allowing us to utilise and share capability amongst over 1000 employees within the UK.What we would like to offer you:Competitive salary + discretionary bonus24 days annual leave + Bank holidays + option to purchase additional leavePension scheme (6% employer, 4% employee)Company mobile phone and laptop providedTraining and career progression opportunitiesProfessional Membership fees paidLife Assurance Scheme 4 x annual salaryElectric Car SchemeEmployee Assistance Programme (with access to GP appointments, Physio appointments and Mental Health Support)Medicash cash plan (Money back on everyday healthcare costs such as dental, glasses, contact lenses)Refer a friend schemeROLE DESCRIPTIONThe role provides a unique opportunity within a new and growing Environment Team at Aqua Consultants as we look to deliver a range of deliverables outright and supporting Aqua’s other Directorates.As this is an emerging team it will suit and require a self-starter environmentalist who is willing to work in multidisciplinary settings and can display an adaptability, problem-solving and growth mindset. The individual will contribute ideas and their specialist environmental skills, knowledge and experience to improve the functioning of the team, services therefore contributing to our three-year business strategy – Mission25.The role therefore offers the chance for real autonomy, challenge and fulfilment by simultaneously shaping their own career whilst contributing meaningful change at an organisational level.Location(s): We operate a hybrid working model, the role can be based at any of our offices (Leeds, Birmingham, Bradford, Exeter) combined with working from client locations and home. You may be required to travel to client offices 2-3 days a week.Sector: Predominantly working within the Water industry but may cover wider utilities and infrastructure.Skills and experience:Essential –A water-environmental related undergraduate degree and preferably postgraduate degree in relevant discipline.4+ years of experience of water-environmental management in the water or other asset owning sectors.Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) and/or Chartered Water and Environmental Manager (C.WEM) or sufficient evidence demonstrating progression to chartership is a feasible short-term objective (within 6 month probationary period).Working knowledge and evidenced application and track record in several of the following discipline and delivery areas: environmental regulation and business (investment) planning, environmental assessments, environmental compliance of engineering and infrastructure design and delivery schemes, biodiversity net gain, natural capital accounting, nature-based solutions, blue-green infrastructure, catchment management, natural flood management, carbon accounting.Technical proficiency in a relevant water-environment-sustainability method/tool/technique/assessment.An understanding of interacting disciplines such as Asset Management, Engineering, Commercial and Strategic Advisory and evidenced experience of working and delivering successfully within multidisciplinary team.Proficient with geospatial mapping (qGIS, ArcGIS etc)Computer literate with Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint.Excellent communication, report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills in a consultancy setting.Successful record of leading, managing and delivering with or without supervision, in order to meet tight deadlines and deliver well-planned work schedules in a fast-paced consultancy environment.Experience of successful working with environmental and economic regulators (EA, NE, Ofwat) demonstrating leadership and management behaviours.Ability to lead, manage and deliver independently and within a team displaying creativity, resilience, problem solving and working with ambiguity.Experience supervising, delegating and reviewing the activities and outputs of junior environmental colleagues.Demonstrable experience producing content, thought leadership or leadership and management experience to relevant outlets or groups (e.g professional organisation committees, special interest groups, community groups journals, magazines etc).Hold a full UK driving licence and have a willingness to travel as part for client and service line needs.Desirable –Experience of working across multiple regulated or non-regulated built and natural asset management organisations (renewables and energy, highways, rail etc).Membership of a second professional organisation.Application and interest in overlapping opportunity areas of Environmental Sustainability and Data & Digital Transformation.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES*Please note this is not an exhaustive list but gives a flavour of the work to be undertaken*This is a consultant level role and it is likely the post holder will be seconded into one of Aqua’s clients on a part time or full time basis on an occasional or permanent basis.Key responsibilities include;Complete qualitative and quantitative environmental tasks and activities as directed by senior individual(s) to time, cost and qualityProduce and review environmental deliverables for client issue to time, cost and quality.Liaise with project teams, clients, stakeholders and the public as required and demonstrating leadership and management behaviours.Proactively identify, develop and maintain strong client relationships with new and existing clients converting into fee earning opportunities.Work with the Senior Natural Assets and Associate Director of Asset Management to develop the Environment Team, Key Service Offerings and supporting governance, P&Ps.Lead on and contribute to the development of the Environment Team SharePoint systems, environmental information and data.Lead on and contribute to internal company and external client meetings.Lead on and contribute to business development activities including but not limited to: bids, proposals, tenders, marketing and publicity content.Supervising and reviewing work/deliverables, delegating and mentoring of junior colleagues as and when required.Represent in a senior capacity, the business according to theAqua Values when attending conferences, networking, training and other events.Understanding of and daily application to Aqua’s 3 Year Strategy –Mission25Role modelling behaviour of those expressed within theAqua Consultants Behaviours ModelProduction in a solo capacity or with other internal expertise, content, thought leadership or leadership and management experience to relevant outlets or groups (e.g professional organisation committees, special interest groups, community groups journals, magazines etc).Why Aqua Consultants?We are a fast growing organisation with highly experienced staff at the heart of everything we do. We offer more than just a day job – Aqua offers very competitive salaries and a great working environment. You’ll be able to input into the development and growth of our business whilst we help you progress in your career.If you feel you have the skills, personality, and experience, please apply today!