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# Principal Environmental Data Analyst

- **Company:** APEM Ltd
- **Location:** Stockport, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS (Software), Databases, Data Visualization, Machine Learning, Quantum GIS (QGIS), Spatial Data Infrastructures, SQL Databases
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=23a13f21db60058a

## About the Role

Whilst our team has a strong heritage in freshwater science, we're keen to hear from experienced environmental data specialists from a range of disciplines. Whether your background is in freshwater ecology, marine science, terrestrial ecology, air quality, geospatial analysis or another environmental field, we're looking for someone who has extensive experience working with complex environmental datasets and enjoys applying robust statistical approaches to answer challenging questions., * A BSc or MSc in a relevant scientific, environmental or quantitative discipline

 * Significant experience managing, analysing and interpreting complex environmental datasets
 * Advanced experience using R for statistical analysis, modelling and data visualisation
 * Experience applying statistical and/or machine learning techniques to environmental data
 * Proven experience leading and delivering projects to time, budget and quality standards
 * Excellent report writing and technical communication skills
 * Strong interpersonal skills, with experience building relationships with clients, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams
 * Experience preparing proposals and contributing to winning new work
 * Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills

It's a bonus if you have:

 * Experience working with freshwater ecological datasets and hydro-ecological modelling
 * Experience with spatial data and GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS
 * Experience using SQL or working with large environmental databases
 * Consultancy experience within the environmental sector
 * Previous line management or mentoring experience
 * A higher degree or membership of a relevant professional body
 * A full UK driving licence

## Description

Are you an experienced environmental data analyst who enjoys turning complex datasets into meaningful insights? Are you confident leading projects, working directly with clients and applying advanced analytical techniques to solve real-world environmental challenges?


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