Environmental Scientist

CK Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Group is recruiting for an Environmental Scientist for a leading consultancy in damage assessment located in Sheffield. This permanent role involves various responsibilities including sample analysis and data reporting. Candidates should have a background in environmental science and at least three years of experience in the field. A full driving license is required due to the travel involved.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in collecting, analysing, interpreting and reporting on environmental samples.
• Ability to record and report information quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Analysing test samples including gravimetric moisture testing and DNA sequencing.
• Preparing technical reports and conducting site inspections.
• Undertaking technical surveying methods such as drone surveys.

Skills

Analytically minded

Organised

Diligent

Process driven

Education

Academic background in a chemistry or environmental science related discipline

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Environmental Scientist, to join our client who are Consultants in Damage Assessment & Business Recovery, in the damage management industry, at their site in Sheffield.

This is a permanent role with a salary of £30,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience. This role will include travel, so you must hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.


The Company:

Our clients are independent consultants in damage assessment and business recovery. This company provides their clients with scientifically and technically supported advice on complex losses in both commercial and residential property. They are a well-established family run business, known and respected throughout the damage management industry.


Location:

This role is located in Sheffield with travel to other sites as and when required.


The Role:

• Analysing test samples, including: Gravimetric moisture testing, Ion chromatography, FT-Infrared spectroscopy, Scanning electron microscopy, DNA sequencing of biological samples.
• Collation of analysis of data.
• Preparing technical reports.
• Carrying out site inspections and a variety of on-site environmental test sampling.
• Undertaking technical surveying methods such as 360˚ photogrammetry and drone surveys.

Your Background:

• Academic background in a chemistry or environmental science related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience of collecting, analysing, interpreting and reporting on environmental samples.
• Organised and diligent, with the ability to record and report information quickly and accurately.
• Process driven, and able to adhere to stringent scientific methodology and processes.
• Analytically minded, with experience of field and/or laboratory testing methodologies.
• Independently minded, with a willingness to balance laboratory work with customer’s needs in attending properties to undertake sampling.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 140 768 in all correspondence.

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