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Technical Consultant (Water Treatment)

Posted 3 hours 49 minutes ago by RVT Group

Permanent
Full Time
Laboratory Jobs
Yorkshire, Sheffield, United Kingdom, S5 9
Job Description
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.
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