33026 - River Temperature & Groundwater Officer
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £34,320 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Fixed Term Up to 31/03/2028 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Lincoln |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Environment Agency |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 33026 |
Summary
We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment. As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve and continue to develop diversity throughout our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, or religion.
An opportunity has arisen for a River Temperature and Groundwater Officer based in our Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire Hydrometry & Telemetry (H&T) team, providing support to the Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) project. We are looking for an individual with an understanding of the H&T network to assist in the planning, delivery process and installation of monitoring equipment across Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire.
You may be required to travel outside this area as part of this role to support the roll out across England.
Key tasks will include:
Assessment of hydrometric site suitability for sensor installation following NCEA programme guidance.
Develop specifications of work and overseeing installation by internal/external contractors.
Undertake routine maintenance and calibration of river temperature sensors.
This role is a combination of field and office work therefore you must have a willingness to work outside, often in demanding weather conditions, all year round.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, well organised and be able to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders and partners. The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team is key to this role.
Incident response remains a top priority for the Environment Agency. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role
The team
You will join our highly motivated Hydrometry & Telemetry Team covering Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire. We install, operate and monitor hydrometric assets to ensure high quality data is always available for our customers.
In addition to local area colleagues, you will be working alongside national team members within the NCEA Network to help plan, install and deliver site upgrades required to complete the project.
Experience/skills required
We are seeking someone with technical expertise in hydrometry to support the NCEA programme, who enjoys working with others and has good influencing skills.
You will need to plan and schedule your own work and occasionally that of other team members and contractors. You will contribute to the design and installation of groundwater and river temperature monitoring sites.
Essential skills:
The ability to safely use hand and power tools to assist the installation of equipment.
Planning and implementation of a programme of works.
Willingness to work outside often in demanding weather conditions, all year round.
Confidence working in and near water.
Confidence driving in all weather conditions and to remote locations.
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable skills:
Experience of the construction, design and management (CDM) process would be an advantage.
Experience of the installation of sensors and operation of telemetry systems would be advantageous as would be practical skills.
An opportunity has arisen for a River Temperature and Groundwater Officer based in our Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire Hydrometry & Telemetry (H&T) team, providing support to the Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) project. We are looking for an individual with an understanding of the H&T network to assist in the planning, delivery process and installation of monitoring equipment across Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire.
You may be required to travel outside this area as part of this role to support the roll out across England.
Key tasks will include:
Assessment of hydrometric site suitability for sensor installation following NCEA programme guidance.
Develop specifications of work and overseeing installation by internal/external contractors.
Undertake routine maintenance and calibration of river temperature sensors.
This role is a combination of field and office work therefore you must have a willingness to work outside, often in demanding weather conditions, all year round.
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, well organised and be able to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders and partners. The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team is key to this role.
Incident response remains a top priority for the Environment Agency. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role
The team
You will join our highly motivated Hydrometry & Telemetry Team covering Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire. We install, operate and monitor hydrometric assets to ensure high quality data is always available for our customers.
In addition to local area colleagues, you will be working alongside national team members within the NCEA Network to help plan, install and deliver site upgrades required to complete the project.
Experience/skills required
We are seeking someone with technical expertise in hydrometry to support the NCEA programme, who enjoys working with others and has good influencing skills.
You will need to plan and schedule your own work and occasionally that of other team members and contractors. You will contribute to the design and installation of groundwater and river temperature monitoring sites.
Essential skills:
The ability to safely use hand and power tools to assist the installation of equipment.
Planning and implementation of a programme of works.
Willingness to work outside often in demanding weather conditions, all year round.
Confidence working in and near water.
Confidence driving in all weather conditions and to remote locations.
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable skills:
Experience of the construction, design and management (CDM) process would be an advantage.
Experience of the installation of sensors and operation of telemetry systems would be advantageous as would be practical skills.