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Industrial Water Efficiency Consultant
Helps factories and data centres cut water use without cutting output
£42k–£85k Climate-driven
What it involves
Audits industrial processes to identify water-saving opportunities in cooling, cleaning and manufacturing, an increasingly urgent cost and regulatory pressure for water-intensive industries.
Skills & knowledge needed
Process engineeringWater auditingIndustrial systemsCost-benefit analysisClient advisory
Why it's emerging now
Data centres and manufacturers face growing scrutiny over water consumption in water-stressed regions.
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