Job Description

Water Compliance Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity to join a small, busy environmental compliance company based in central Gloucestershire.

Critical Flow Systems is a specialist engineering services provider, working closely with regional water companies under the Environment Agency's MCERTS scheme. Our focus is on delivering MCERTS certification of water flow measurement systems throughout England and Wales while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Typically working a hybrid of 2 office days and 3 site days each week.

The successful applicant will be provided with full training and will work towards becoming qualified as a certified MCERTS Inspector within this specialist field.

Personal attributes for an Environmental Compliance Engineer:

Applicant must have indefinite permission to work in the UK Degree in a relevant subject such as Maths, Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography Experience in a relevant field would be advantageous Excellent mathematical ability (ideally to A Level or equivalent) Happy working outdoors at various locations across England and Wales Willing to stay away from home on a regular basis (approximately 25-30 nights a year) as required (accommodation and food paid for) An interest in the role and desire to develop and grow a long career within the field Highly accurate and organised with excellent attention to detail Full manual driving license Flexible to the needs of the business (early starts/late finishes) but no weekends or bank holiday working. Good IT skills - strong working knowledge of Excel is essential.

Additional skills or experience (desired but not required):

Electrical skills, knowledge, or interest A passion in working outdoors Experience of working in a similar site based role

Overview of the role as an Environmental Compliance Engineer (working alongside a certified Engineer):

Visit sites in teams of 2 to carry out testing, inspection and surveying of systems Work within confined spaces (as required), full training given Recording and compiling accurate data Producing various reports Representing the company in a professional manner Opportunity to develop in other areas of the business such as compliance, fabrication of equipment, health and safety.

The package available for an Environmental Compliance Engineer:

31,500 starting salary Pension contribution Parking and flexible hours Company days out and social events 25 days holiday (three days between Christmas and New Year compulsory) plus bank holidays, increasing based on years of service Enhanced pension scheme Work for an industry leading company who are expanding within a growing sector Young friendly team based in the Cotswolds
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 31,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Licence/Certification:

Full UK Manual Driver's Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Cheltenham (required)
Willingness to travel:

75% (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/10/2025