Senior Environmental Water Quality Consultant (Modelling)

Leeds Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As a Water Quality Modeller at Stantec, you apply quantitative models to support projects across water, energy and infrastructure sectors. You’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to identify pollution pathways and develop solutions for rivers, estuaries and coastal systems, delivering evidence-based reports and modelling outputs. You will build strong client relationships, contribute to service development and mentor junior colleagues. This role offers meaningful impact by helping clients achieve sustainable, compliant water environments and resilient ecosystems.

Pay / Benefits

competitive salary
bonus schemes
enhanced pension
private medical insurance
group income protection
life assurance

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver quantitative water quality models for projects across estuarine, marine and coastal environments
Author and review technical reports based on modelling outputs
Support multidisciplinary project delivery and integrate model results into broader work streams
Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development
Mentor junior colleagues and foster cross-disciplinary knowledge sharing
Support continuous development of water quality services and methodologies

Key requirements

Degree in Science, Mathematics or Engineering
Working towards or achieved Chartered status with a relevant institution
Experience with at least one water quality modelling package (MIKE, Delft3D, Telemac, or AEM3D) with application to aquatic environments
Solid grounding in physico-chemical water quality and regulatory standards for fresh and marine waters
Basic coding experience in Python or R
Confident communicator capable of working with diverse stakeholders