Are you a senior data science professional who enjoys turning complex environmental data into meaningful insight for clients? Do you thrive on building trusted relationships and spotting opportunities to grow services and win new work? Are you ready to step into a leadership role where you can shape strategy, influence direction and establish yourself as a technical expert?
APEM’s Water Data Science team is at the forefront of applying data, analytics and modelling to solve some of the most pressing environmental challenges from water scarcity and pollution to climate change and ecosystem resilience.
We’re looking for an Associate Technical Director to play a key role in leading the growth, technical direction and delivery of this specialist capability. You will become a trusted advisor to clients, helping to build strong relationships and consistently identifying and securing new opportunities. You’ll confidently represent APEM in client settings, understand complex challenges, and translate them into high-value, data-driven solutions.
A key part of the role is shaping and evolving our technical capability identifying opportunities for innovation, developing new approaches, and supporting the continued growth and development of the team through mentoring and knowledge sharing. Alongside this, you’ll lead high-quality project delivery ensuring outputs are technically robust, commercially sound and deliver real impact.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- Strong experience in environmental data science, analytics or statistics, ideally within water, energy or environmental sectors
- A track record of building client relationships and winning work, including leading proposals and tenders
- Experience delivering high-quality technical projects, ensuring outputs meet both client expectations and commercial objectives
- The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical solutions for clients
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with confidence operating at senior level
- Experience contributing to strategy, service development and business growth
- A collaborative mindset, with a passion for mentoring and developing others
Desirable / bonus:
- Experience working with regulators, water companies or infrastructure clients
- A recognised profile or growing reputation within your technical field
- Experience developing innovative modelling or analytical approaches
- Line management experience or a desire to step into people leadership
At APEM, you’ll be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven consultancy, working on projects that deliver environmental and societal impact. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our Water Data Science capability while building your own profile as a technical and commercial leader.
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical excellence, client impact and strategic influence, we’d love to hear from you.
You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.
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 some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.