12 jobs found

Geomorphology Technical Specialist £43,198 Nottingham Permanent (full time/part time/flexible) Staff Grade: 5 About Us The Environment Agency has a broad and varied remit to protect and enhance the environment, with a goal to create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment for people and wildlife. Our vision for geomorphology is a place where natural physical processes shape healthy, thriving catchments and coastlines, delivering lasting ecosystem benefits in a changing climate. To do this, we need your expertise and help. We’re seeking experienced geomorphologists who know how to harness natural processes in order to reduce flood risk, protect and improve the environment, and increase resilience to climate change.   What’s in it for you: You’ll benefit from a culture that embraces difference and is inclusive where you’ll feel supported and trusted to do the right thing. We’ll...

Technical Officer – Groundwater £34,320 Brampton Permanent Staff Grade: 4 About Us The Environment Agency has a broad and varied remit to protect and enhance the environment, with a goal to create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment for people and wildlife. Water is at the heart of all we do, drinking, washing, recreation, industry and health, our environment and economy depend on this precious resource. Clean and available water is essential and as water becomes an increasingly scarce resource, we need to do more to ensure we protect it. East Anglia is an amazing place to live and work. We have stunning coastline, spectacular countryside, dynamic towns and cities and diverse wildlife. Whilst making a huge contribution to our economy prosperity, East Anglia is the driest part of the country and over half of the regions drinking water comes from underground. The area is experiencing significant...

Technical Officer – Groundwater & Contaminated Land £34,320 Warrington Permanent Staff Grade: 4 About Us The Environment Agency has a broad and varied remit to protect and enhance the environment, with a goal to create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment for people and wildlife. Water is at the heart of all we do, drinking, washing, recreation, industry and health, our environment and economy depend on this precious resource. Clean and available water is essential and as water becomes an increasingly scarce resource, we need to do more to ensure we protect it. The North West is an amazing place to live and work. We have a spectacular coastline, stunning countryside, dynamic towns and cities, and diverse wildlife. Whilst making a huge contribution to our economy prosperity, we have a broad range of industrial, agricultural and tourism businesses that can affect our groundwater resources. We need...

Technical Officer – Groundwater & Contaminated Land £34,320 Blandford, Bridgewater or Exeter Permanent Staff Grade: 4 About Us   The Environment Agency has a broad and varied remit to protect and enhance the environment, with a goal to create a cleaner, safer and healthier environment for people and wildlife. Water is at the heart of all we do, drinking, washing, recreation, industry and health, our environment and economy depend on this precious resource. Clean and available water is essential and as water becomes an increasingly scarce resource, we need to do more to ensure we protect it. The West Country is an amazing place to live and work. We have a spectacular coastline, stunning countryside, dynamic towns and cities, and diverse wildlife. Whilst making a huge contribution to our economy prosperity, we have a broad range of industrial, agricultural and tourism businesses that can affect...

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE) is responsible for the development and delivery of policies and programmes in the areas of energy, natural resources, climate action, waste, and the environment.  The DCEE is currently seeking Scientific Policy Advisers Grade II – Marine for its Marine Environment and Planning Section. This is an exciting opportunity for talented and ambitious individuals who are looking to embrace new challenges, do purposeful work and make a real difference to the Irish State and its people.  Reporting to a Senior Adviser, the Scientific Policy Adviser Grade II - Marine will work as part of a small team to support the delivery of national strategies and objectives in the marine environment, marine ecology and maritime spatial planning areas. In addition, they will provide technical and scientific advice on specific marine related policy areas. Full details of the role, including specific eligibility...

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage’s (DHLGH) mission is to support sustainable development and vibrant communities through strategic planning, the sustainable and efficient delivery of well-planned homes, the sustainable management of our water resources, the nurturing of Ireland’s heritage, and effective local government.   The Water Advisory Unit, part of the Department’s Water Division, consists of a multidisciplinary team of technical advisers (scientists and engineers) and policy staff, who together provide professional advice to the Department and lead on technical and scientific aspects of water resource management and water policy.   The Department is currently seeking Technical Policy Advisers Grade II - Water for the Unit. This is an exciting opportunity for talented and ambitious individuals who are looking to embrace new challenges, do purposeful work and make a real difference to the Irish State and its...

Senior Environmental Monitoring Officer Blandford or Bridgwater £43,198 Grade : Staff Grade 5 Contract : Permanent Location : Blandford, Bridgwater We are looking to recruit an experienced and knowledgeable aquatic environmental scientist for the role of Senior Environmental Monitoring Officer. At the Environment Agency, your work makes a real and lasting difference. As one of the UK’s leading environmental regulators, we tackle the major challenges of water quality, pollution, and land management. We’re values-driven, impact-focused, and committed to protecting the environment and communities across the country. The role We are a friendly and supportive team of environmental scientists who provide a vital role in collecting, analysing and interpreting ecological, habitat and water quality data. We turn data into evidence and provide this to client teams across the Environment Agency and to...

Flood Risk Officer   Starting Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time About the team This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in flood risk and sustainable water management. You will be joining a dedicated and growing Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA), working to ensure flood risk is managed throughout Hertfordshire.   The LLFA supports Local Planning Authorities in Hertfordshire through the provision of timely, high-quality advice on planning proposals as a statutory consultee. As Flood Risk Officer you will provide expert consultation advice on the flood risk, engineering and sustainable drainage aspects of planning applications, fulfilling the Council’s statutory responsibilities as set out in the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, notably in its role as a statutory consultee in the planning system and responsible authority for ordinary...

Job title: Water Resources Specialist Position type: Fixed Term Job reference: 451324 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £40,024 - £50,000 Closing date: Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 23:55 Join Ofwat’s Water Supply Team as a Water Resources Specialist   *Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working* About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. The water sector is entering a new chapter. Following the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report and subsequent White Paper - 'New Vision for Water', the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. Ofwat is working...

Lead Water Resources Specialist Natural Resources Wales Salary: G7 £47,055 – £53,770 Hours: 37 per week Closing date: 08/03/2026 Fixed term role until 31 March 2027 Are you an experienced water resources professional looking to make a real impact? Natural Resources Wales is recruiting a Lead Water Resources Specialist to help shape the future of sustainable water management in Wales. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development and delivery of NRW’s new Water Resources Availability Model , working closely with technical specialists, consultants, senior users, regulators and water companies. You’ll guide requirements, oversee testing, produce training and guidance, and ensure the model supports robust, evidence‑based decisions on water abstraction and environmental protection. We’re looking for someone with: Strong knowledge of water resources and water availability assessments...

Assistant Coastal and Rivers Engineer The Transport and Environment team at Pembrokeshire County Council have an Assistant Coastal and Rivers Engineer opportunity, working with the forward thinking Coastal, Rivers and Drainage Team.  This is a full-time position, focusing initially on assisting in the assessing, development and delivery of schemes and initiatives that contribute to the duties of the Flood Risk Management Authority and Lead Local Flood Authority. The role will be involved in dealing with schemes related to planning and development advice, flood prevention and mitigation schemes and assisting in the development of SAB and SuDs development. This is a key role continuing to build on the team’s achievements to date and the ongoing commitment to making Pembrokeshire a great place to live. Whilst previous experience and knowledge in the coastal, flood and drainage management field is desirable, we encourage and support development so a...

Integrated Water Resources Planning Lead Location: Bath, UK Wessex Water Salary: Circa £54,814 Do you have a thirst for progressing your career and help shape the future of integrated planning? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for a Regional Integrated Water Planning Lead to join the West Country Water and Environment Group (WCWE) to help develop our multi-sector and integrated planning. What you'll do The WCWE group is one of five regional groups that operate in the context of the Environment Agency's National Framework. Each group is working to develop more integrated public water supply plans in the long-term, and plan for multiple other sectors that abstract water. Joining a dynamic team of professionals, you will be central to the long-term planning of our regional water resources across multiple sectors. Alongside colleagues developing the public water supply plan for water companies, the overall purpose of the role is to develop the...