Senior/Principal Water Quality Scientist

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Senior/Principal Water Quality Scientist, Galway
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Galway, Ireland
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Other
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Yes
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
03.06.2025
Expiry Date:
18.07.2025
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Job Description
AtkinsRéalis one of the world's leading providers of environmental professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland.We are seeking a Senior/Principal Water Quality Scientist for water projects, schemes and to address general water use and management issues throughout Ireland.You will be an environmental scientist, water chemist, or water quality expert.
You will know about and understand the water quality / chemistry aspects of ecological status as defined by the Water Framework Directive and will have a good understanding of the kind of measures that need to be implemented to improve water quality where it is currently poor.
You will have good experience and understanding of the main water quality issues adversely impacting Ireland's water resources, primarily from agriculture (nutrients, pesticides) but also from wastewater treatment in urban centres and more diffuse and dispersed impacts like leaking septic tanks and use of pesticides.
You will need a good knowledge of water chemistry and the behaviour of common pollutants of freshwater resources, as well as of up-and-coming issues, such as hormones and modern medicines and chemicals.
Educated to at least Degree level (Level 8/9).
Relevant work experience, at least some of which will be in a consultancy environment.
Chartered Scientist, Environmentalist or Ecologist.
Experience of undertaking business development and client engagement.
Experience pf proposal and tender writing and winning and delivering won work.
Full Irish / EU driving licence.
Must be an excellent communicator.
Must be able to deal confidently with clients, staff reports and senior managers.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
High level of personal integrity and commitment to upholding company values.
Flexible approach with ability to multi-task and prioritise.
Positive outlook and approachable manner.
Highly motivated to achieve personal and organisational goals.
Comfortable working in a team or individually as required.
About Us:
At AtkinsRéalis we put Environment, Sustainability and Health & Safety at the heart of our business strategy.
We possess a significant breadth of knowledge and depth of skills and experience for the ultimate benefit of our clients.
We build long-term trusted partnerships to create a world where lives are enriched through the implementation of our ideas.Together with our clients, we're always striving to find better ways to get things done.
We are a certified CPD Accredited employer with Engineers Ireland and we were named Engineers Ireland CPD Employer of the year in 2021.We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop.
To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ability.
Worker Type
Employee
Job Description
AtkinsRéalis one of the world's leading providers of environmental professional consulting and support services with offices across Ireland.We are seeking a Senior/Principal Water Quality Scientist for water projects, schemes and to address general water use and management issues throughout Ireland.You will be an environmental scientist, water chemist, or water quality expert.
You will know about and understand the water quality / chemistry aspects of ecological status as defined by the Water Framework Directive and will have a good understanding of the kind of measures that need to be implemented to improve water quality where it is currently poor.
You will have good experience and understanding of the main water quality issues adversely impacting Ireland's water resources, primarily from agriculture (nutrients, pesticides) but also from wastewater treatment in urban centres and more diffuse and dispersed impacts like leaking septic tanks and use of pesticides.
You will need a good knowledge of water chemistry and the behaviour of common pollutants of freshwater resources, as well as of up-and-coming issues, such as hormones and modern medicines and chemicals.
Desirable Skills / Experience:
Educated to at least Degree level (Level 8/9).
Relevant work experience, at least some of which will be in a consultancy environment.
Chartered Scientist, Environmentalist or Ecologist.
Experience of undertaking business development and client engagement.
Experience pf proposal and tender writing and winning and delivering won work.
Full Irish / EU driving licence.
Personal qualities:
Must be an excellent communicator.
Must be able to deal confidently with clients, staff reports and senior managers.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
High level of personal integrity and commitment to upholding company values.
Flexible approach with ability to multi-task and prioritise.
Positive outlook and approachable manner.
Highly motivated to achieve personal and organisational goals.
Comfortable working in a team or individually as required.
About Us:
At AtkinsRéalis we put Environment, Sustainability and Health & Safety at the heart of our business strategy.
We possess a significant breadth of knowledge and depth of skills and experience for the ultimate benefit of our clients.
We build long-term trusted partnerships to create a world where lives are enriched through the implementation of our ideas.Together with our clients, we're always striving to find better ways to get things done.
We are a certified CPD Accredited employer with Engineers Ireland and we were named Engineers Ireland CPD Employer of the year in 2021.We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop.
To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and ability.
Worker Type
Employee
Job Type
Regular
At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
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