Water Quality Advisor

Arcadis is the global partner at the forefront of the most impactful projects of our time. We help our clients make sustainable choices through the combination of digital innovation, expertise, and future-oriented skills in areas such as environment, energy, water, buildings, transport, and infrastructure. We take that extra step to offer our clients tailored solutions for design, engineering, and consultancy. By utilizing data-driven insights, we shape the natural and built environment together.

With more than 34,000 people, we pool global expertise and tackle challenges such as climate, affordable energy, and livable cities together. We improve quality of life through our presence in more than 30 countries.

Role description:

Working on clean and healthy water

Do you want to contribute to solutions for the water challenges of today and tomorrow? As a Water Quality Advisor at Arcadis, you will work on projects that help to improve and protect the quality of groundwater and surface water. Together with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders, you will contribute to a healthy living environment for people and nature.

You will work on diverse water quality issues for, among others, water boards, provinces, drinking water companies, and industrial clients. In doing so, you will be given the space to further develop your expertise and shape projects in a way that aligns with your experience, interests, and ambitions.

Role responsibilities:
As a Water Quality Advisor, you will work together with colleagues on diverse issues in the field of ecological and chemical water quality. Depending on your experience and interests, your activities may consist of:

• Performing analyses and research in the field of water quality and water systems.
• Interpreting data and translating results into clear advice for clients.
• Collaborating with colleagues and other disciplines on diverse projects.
• Maintaining contact with clients and other stakeholders.
• Contributing to tenders, proposals, and project developments.
• Thinking along about innovative and sustainable solutions for water challenges.
• Taking responsibility for project components and the coordination of activities, depending on your experience.

No project is the same. Because of this, you will have the opportunity to fulfill different roles, acquire new knowledge, and continuously develop yourself further.

You can contribute to projects such as:

• Water system analyses and ecological modeling (for example, with PCLake)
• Water quality stress tests for municipalities: Arcadis and TAUW working on water quality stress tests | Arcadis
• Research into water intake sources for drinking water production
• Establishing, evaluating, and optimizing monitoring networks for groundwater and surface water

You will join the multidisciplinary Water Quality & Ecology team of 13 advisors and specialists in the field of water quality, ecology, and water management. Together, we work on projects that contribute to clean water, climate adaptation, and a sustainable living environment. Within the team, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development are central. You will work together with colleagues from various disciplines and locations in the Netherlands. In doing so, you will be given the space to learn from each other, share expertise, and further develop yourself in the direction that suits you.

Your work location is negotiable and depends on your place of residence.

Qualifications & Experience:

You are interested in issues surrounding water quality and want to contribute your expertise to sustainable solutions for water management. You enjoy working together with colleagues and clients, are curious by nature, and know how to convey complex information in a clear manner. Additionally, you take initiative, organize your activities effectively, and are open to further developing yourself.

We achieve our goals by enabling everyone to get the best out of themselves. We believe that everyone's contribution matters. That is why we pioneer with an approach based on your skills and build a 'Skills Powered Organisation'. With your unique experience and expertise, you will map out your own career path. Together we maximize impact! Your work makes the difference. Whatever role you play, you help provide sustainable solutions for a healthier planet. Leave your mark on your career, your colleagues, clients, your life, and the world around you. On our website, you can read the blogs of Arcadians to find out how we do this.

Arcadis offers you a position with a lot of freedom to independently shape your work in an ambitious and driven team. In addition to a great work culture, we have also included excellent employment conditions, including:

• 30 days of leave with full-time employment, with the possibility to buy or sell extra days.
• Employees may use the NS business card for private use free of charge.
• Additional arrangements regarding partner parental leave and paid parental leave.
• Possibility for hybrid working, facilitated by an appropriate home office allowance and a professionally equipped workspace at home.
• Good pension scheme with the Dutch Pension Fund (HNPF), where Arcadis pays the largest part of the premium.
• Opportunities to follow courses and training, access to our extensive Arcadis Learning Experience Platform (LXP).

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging:

We want you to be your best self every day. We take equality and inclusion very seriously and we hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We want to be an employer of choice and offer everyone a great workplace.

Recruitment, secondment, and HR agencies do not need to respond; acquisition following this vacancy is not appreciated.

An assessment and/or pre-employment screening may be part of the application procedure.