Technical Consultant (Water Treatment)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Technical Consultant to support the delivery of modular water treatment solutions across construction, municipal, and industrial sectors.

This is a client-facing, consultative role combining laboratory analysis, process design, site support, and troubleshooting. The successful candidate will work across the full project lifecycle - from early client engagement and treatability testing through to commissioning and ongoing optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Consultancy
  Engage with clients to understand challenges, provide technical guidance, and support early-stage solution development. Deliver presentations and technical sessions where required.
• Laboratory Testing & Data Interpretation
  Carry out jar testing and analytical work within the in-house lab. Interpret results to define effective treatment strategies.
• Solution Development & Specification
  Translate site and lab data into practical, modular treatment solutions. Provide technical input to support quotations and proposals.
• Site Surveys & Sampling
  Attend sites to assess conditions, collect samples, and validate treatment approaches.
• Commissioning & Optimisation Support
  Support installation and commissioning of treatment systems when necessary, ensuring processes are correctly set up and performing as intended.
• Technical Troubleshooting
  Provide advanced support on live projects, resolving complex issues beyond standard operational capability.
• R&D & Continuous Improvement
  Contribute to development and optimisation of treatment processes, equipment, and control strategies.
• Internal Collaboration
  Work closely with sales, operations, and marketing teams to ensure technically robust and consistent delivery.

Treatment Scope

You will work across a range of modular water treatment processes, including:

• Coagulation, flocculation, and pH control
• Clarification (lamella systems)
• Filtration (sand filters, GAC)
• Biological treatment systems
• Oil separation
• Sludge handling and pumping systems
• Environmental monitoring and control systems

Skills & Experience

• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Strong understanding of core water treatment processes
• Practical laboratory experience and good analytical technique, accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to interpret water quality data and apply it to real-world systems
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Confident in client-facing situations
• Ability to work remotely (Self-led, disciplined and accountable)
• An understanding of sales and internal project management is a strong advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, Excel)

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary.
• Growth by Sharing Bonus Scheme
• 23 Days Annual Leave (increasing with service) + Bank Holidays.
• Remuneration Package Reviewed Annually.
• Pension Scheme - Auto Enrolment.
• Private Healthcare - Available after successful completion of probation.
• Career Growth - Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program Line.
• 2 Annual Volunteering days.
• Free Friday Lunch.
• Performance-Orientated Business where you can add real value from day one.