APEM Group offers environmental consultancy and services, specializing in aquatic ecosystems and environmental monitoring.
Senior leader driving operational excellence and commercial performance in water consultancy
13 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Gildersome, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
1,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Navigational Risk and Port Safety Assessment
Expert Witness
Environmental Impact Assessment
Ecological Compliance and Monitoring
Project delivery
Stakeholder Engagement
Sector Specialisms
Water
Renewables
Infrastructure
Power and Utilities
Marine and Ports
Transport
Construction and Development
Role
Description
Requirements
leadership
water market
governance
chartership
iso 9001
financial acumen
Significant senior operational leadership experience in consultancy or professional services
Knowledge of the water market
Experience building and embedding operational governance frameworks across multiple teams
Prior involvement in scaling teams or building new operational structures
Technical understanding of the water sector (freshwater/estuarine advantageous)
Experience working with central Finance, People, Legal or HSE functions on governance and compliance
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including working with director-level peers and presenting at senior leadership level
Post-graduate qualification or chartership
Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including owning P&L-linked KPIs, driving forecast accuracy and influencing financial performance
A track record of resourcing and workforce planning (perm, FTC and subcontractor mix)
Ability to influence, shape and challenge leaders to drive improvement
Experience leading operational integration following acquisitions
Experience working across a geographically dispersed, field-based or technical workforce
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded with a vision to provide high-quality environmental consultancy, APEM Group has grown into a leader in aquatic ecosystems.
The company specializes in providing essential environmental monitoring services, with a deep focus on water and marine environments.
Over the years, APEM Group has partnered with global organizations to drive impactful, science-backed solutions to complex environmental challenges.
The group’s expertise spans diverse sectors, including water resources, infrastructure, energy, and government, helping clients mitigate environmental risks.
APEM is known for its cutting-edge technology and innovative approaches in surveying, environmental monitoring, and data collection.
With decades of experience, APEM has developed a strong reputation for tackling large-scale projects across a variety of industries.
From government-backed infrastructure projects to large-scale marine assessments, APEM continues to lead in environmental protection and management.
Culture + Values
They are proud of their inclusive and thriving culture, which they feel is unique in the area of environmental consultancy.
They strive to be their best. Every member of their team is valued and treated as an accountable individual, so the company can develop and grow.
Positive, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking, they treat each other fairly, with respect and integrity, regardless of role or position.
Environment + Sustainability
2045
Net Zero Target
Committed to achieving Net Zero emissions beginning in 2023 and extending its carbon neutral status across the Group.
Top 5%
ESG Ranking
Rated “ESG Excellent” for two consecutive years, ranking in the top 5% of companies as assessed by an independent consultancy against over 60 ESG criteria.
Rated “ESG Excellent” for two consecutive years by an independent consultancy, assessed against over 60 ESG criteria and ranking in the top 5% of companies.
Committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by the end of 2045 — five years ahead of current UK and Ireland government targets.
Maintained carbon neutral status across the Group since 2023, extending from APEM Ltd.
Set reduction targets for waste, energy and water consumption across the Group.
Measurable reductions achieved in Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions through board‑level carbon reduction programmes and biodiversity conservation initiatives.
Winner of ‘Sustainable Business Team of the Year’ at PwC Business Post Sustainable Business Awards 2025 for measurable environmental impact.
Inclusion & Diversity
2023 Report
Gender Pay Gap
The company published an annual Gender Pay Gap Report in 2023, demonstrating accountability and transparency in addressing pay equity.
Belonging and DE&I focus groups established across all territories to identify initiatives contributing to meaningful change.
ESG evaluation includes advancement of a workforce with employees of all grades from a diversity of cultures, genders, and ages.