Environmental Innovation Engineer
Location: Sheffield
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: up to £35,000, based on experience + benefits
Following continued growth and internal progression, we’re looking for an Environmental Innovation Engineer to join our growing team at Cura Terrae Water, formerly EMS (Environmental Monitoring Solutions). You’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering cutting-edge, data-driven solutions to improve wastewater systems, including the application of AI-enhanced optimisation, hydraulic modelling, and advanced analytics.
With programming and data analysis skills, you’ll be best placed to extract actionable insights from complex datasets, build predictive models, and support evidence-based decision-making across the organisation.
Working on high-impact innovation projects across the UK water sector, you'll help transform how wastewater networks are understood, managed, and improved. If you’re passionate about sustainable infrastructure and translating complex data into real-world environmental outcomes, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
Innovation Delivery
- Design AI-enhanced, data-driven tools and proof-of-concept solutions using real-world operational data.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure models align with physical and operational realities.
- Translate analytics into actionable insights via clear reports and visualisations.
Hydraulic & Geospatial Modelling
- Update and interpret models (e.g., InfoWorks ICM, EPA SWMM) for optimisation, planning, and benchmarking.
- Perform scenario analyses to test and compare intervention strategies.
- Integrate hydraulic modelling with AI and other digital tools.
On-Site Engagement
- Support deployment of field sensors and conduct validation activities.
- Perform site walkovers and inspections to inform modelling assumptions and innovation success.
- Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance throughout.
What You’ll Bring:
Experience & Background
- Degree ideally in Water, Civil, or Environmental Engineering, General Engineering (or similar).
- Hands-on previous working experience with data analytics, forecasting, and modelling.
Technical Skills
- Data Analytics experience
- Programming experience (ideally Python, MATLAB).
Desirable
- Modelling exposure (ideally InfoWorks ICM, EPA SWMM).
- Familiarity with GIS tools (ideally ArcGIS, QGIS) and AutoCAD.
- AI exposure
Attributes
- Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail.
- Highly organised, proactive, and collaborative.
- Flexible with workload and responsive to business priorities.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Company pension scheme
- Perks and employee benefits platform
- Paid professional memberships
- Companywide social events
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
About Cura Terrae Water
Cura Terrae Water, delivers advanced monitoring and compliance solutions across the UK environmental sector. We help clients meet regulatory and sustainability goals through expert consultancy and innovative tech – including CENTAUR®, our in-house system for improving water network performance.
Our Culture
Cura Terrae is officially a a Great Place to Work®-certified group!
Our culture is driven by our strength in teamwork and professionalism. We promote integrity and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people from every background can come together and do great things. We invest in our people and support professional development and are committed to supporting our people with their health and wellbeing.
Cura Terrae is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We provide a supportive friendly working environment, offer competitive salaries, flexible working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and offer flexible working options and reasonable adjustments where required.
We’re proud to be part of Cura Terrae Group,. We promote a culture of inclusion, purpose, and professional growth – wherever you're based in the UK.
Apply Now
If you think you’d be a good match, even if you don’t meet every requirement — we’d love to hear from you.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any questions, reach out to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
We do not accept CVs from third parties/agencies, and any applications received will be treated as the property of Cura Terrae. We will not be liable for any fees related to unsolicited CVs received.
