Technical Project Support – Water Quality
Make a measurable impact on water quality projects across the UK.
Purpose and Scope of the Role: Tetra Tech is seeking a Technical Project Support professional to support its growing UK-wide Water Quality sampling and monitoring division. Based in Irlam, this role will support the Water Quality Lead in delivering ISO17025 activities across potable, environmental and wastewater sampling and calibration. You will oversee equipment management, including calibration and maintenance schedules, support performance verification, and provide technical input on a range of water quality commissions. Working closely with laboratory teams, field staff and project stakeholders, you will help ensure compliance, best practice and high-quality project delivery across significant contracts supporting UK Water Companies and in-house laboratories.
Your Impact in This Position: In the short term, you will contribute to day-to-day operational delivery and help maintain reliable technical standards. In the medium term, you will play a key role in improving efficiency, supporting project outputs and strengthening service delivery across the division.
Longer term, this is an opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding team, gain exposure to major water sector projects and develop your career within a business delivering positive environmental outcomes across the UK.
Core Capabilities:
- ISO17025 Knowledge – Working knowledge of ISO17025 requirements and their application within laboratory or sampling environments.
- Water Quality Experience – Experience in clean, environmental and/or wastewater sampling, monitoring or related technical support.
- Technical Coordination – Strong organisational skills to manage equipment schedules, verification activities and project support tasks accurately.
- Quality and Compliance Focus – A consistent approach to best practice, documentation and compliance within regulated technical work.
Communication and Team Working – Confidence working with colleagues across field, laboratory and project teams, with a practical and proactive mindset.
Qualifications and Training:
Expected: Laboratory or sampling experience, plus knowledge of ISO17025 and water quality operations.
Desirable: Relevant technical, scientific or environmental qualifications, and experience supporting accredited laboratory or monitoring work.
Work Patterns and Location:
This role is based in Irlam. Some flexibility may be available depending on business needs, with office and operational attendance expected to support project delivery and team coordination.
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Why join Tetra Tech?
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.
