Are you an experienced environmental data analyst who enjoys turning complex datasets into meaningful insights? Are you confident leading projects, working directly with clients and applying advanced analytical techniques to solve real-world environmental challenges?
We're looking for a Principal Environmental Data Analyst to join APEM's growing Water Data Science team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role within one of the UK's most respected environmental data science teams, delivering innovative projects that support better environmental decision-making across the water, energy and environmental sectors.
Whilst our team has a strong heritage in freshwater science, we're keen to hear from experienced environmental data specialists from a range of disciplines. Whether your background is in freshwater ecology, marine science, terrestrial ecology, air quality, geospatial analysis or another environmental field, we're looking for someone who has extensive experience working with complex environmental datasets and enjoys applying robust statistical approaches to answer challenging questions.
This is a varied role combining technical excellence, project leadership and client engagement. You'll lead multidisciplinary consultancy projects, develop innovative analytical approaches using R, collaborate with environmental specialists across APEM, and help shape the future growth of our Water Data Science capability. As the team continues to expand, there will also be the opportunity to mentor and develop more junior colleagues.
What we're looking for You'll need to bring:
- A BSc or MSc in a relevant scientific, environmental or quantitative discipline
- Significant experience managing, analysing and interpreting complex environmental datasets
- Advanced experience using R for statistical analysis, modelling and data visualisation
- Experience applying statistical and/or machine learning techniques to environmental data
- Proven experience leading and delivering projects to time, budget and quality standards
- Excellent report writing and technical communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, with experience building relationships with clients, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience preparing proposals and contributing to winning new work
- Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
It's a bonus if you have:
- Experience working with freshwater ecological datasets and hydro-ecological modelling
- Experience with spatial data and GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS
- Experience using SQL or working with large environmental databases
- Consultancy experience within the environmental sector
- Previous line management or mentoring experience
- A higher degree or membership of a relevant professional body
- A full UK driving licence
About us
APEM is recognised as a leader in environmental consultancy, bringing together experts across freshwater, marine, terrestrial and geospatial disciplines to solve complex environmental challenges.
Our Water Data Science team has built an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative statistical analysis and predictive modelling that helps clients make informed, evidence-based decisions. Working alongside specialists in ecology, hydrology, water quality and environmental assessment, you'll contribute to nationally significant projects while helping to shape the continued growth of our technical capability.
You'll be offered the chance to work on a wide variety of projects, many of which have a genuine impact on environmental protection and sustainable development. We combine this with a strong commitment to continuous learning, technical excellence and flexible ways of working, enabling our people to build rewarding long-term careers.
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.
APEM is recognised as a leader in environmental consultancy, bringing together experts across freshwater, marine, terrestrial and geospatial disciplines to solve complex environmental challenges.
Our Water Data Science team has built an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative statistical analysis and predictive modelling that helps clients make informed, evidence-based decisions. Working alongside specialists in ecology, hydrology, water quality and environmental assessment, you'll contribute to nationally significant projects while helping to shape the continued growth of our technical capability.
You'll be offered the chance to work on a wide variety of projects, many of which have a genuine impact on environmental protection and sustainable development. We combine this with a strong commitment to continuous learning, technical excellence and flexible ways of working, enabling our people to build rewarding long-term careers.
