Graduate Consultant - Water Quality

Adler & Allan; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Consultant to join their dynamic team in Haywards Heath. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in field monitoring and investigation of water pollution incidents, ensuring environmental compliance while working outdoors. With a focus on teamwork and client interaction, you will contribute to safeguarding the environment and supporting sustainability goals. The company values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive environment for all employees. If you're passionate about environmental sciences and eager to make a difference, this role could be your perfect fit.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Company pension

Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)

Medicash Plan

Refer a friend scheme

Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays

Training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences is essential.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills required for fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Attend and investigate water pollution incidents in the Southern Water region.
• Conduct field monitoring and data entry for environmental samples.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Fieldwork Experience

Water Chemistry Understanding

Client Interaction

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Biological or Environmental Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

GIS

Job description

Graduate Consultant - Water Quality (Southern Water)

Haywards Heath, West Sussex

Hybrid-homebased with travel to client site.

Permanent, 3-month fixed term role with possibility of extension

Competitive salary + overtime, Company van plus benefits

The primary purpose of the role will be to attend and investigate water pollution incidents; undertake field-based monitoring and collect environmental samples for laboratory analysis across the Southern Water region.

35 hours per week; 9am until 5pm, five days per week (Monday to Friday), alongside a requirement to be on a standby rota, 1 week in 6, for weekend/public holiday and evening work.

More About The Role

• Attend and investigate water pollution incidents across the Southern Water region
• Undertake field monitoring works including water quality measurements and sampling
• The postholder will undertake desk-based data entry after collecting data in the field
• Undertake technical report writing in response to water pollution incidents, time limited in accordance with client requirements
• Maintain all equipment needed for site and maintain cleanliness of vehicle to a high standard and inform line manager if new equipment is needed
• Provide accurate and timely information to line management
• Support the team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices at all levels
• The postholder may be asked to attend monthly team meetings with client and contribute where appropriate
• Any other duties for which the post holder is qualified and able to carry out.

About You

• Degree in a Biological or Environmental Sciences discipline
• Understanding of water chemistry and the indicative parameters
• A full clean UK driving licence
• Experience in scientific fieldwork, and an enthusiasm for working outdoors in all weathers
• Competent user of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team following precise protocols
• Motivated, friendly and confident interacting with clients
• Experience of aquatic macro-invertebrate sampling and aquatic macro-invertebrate identification skills to Family level would be beneficial
• GIS skills desirable
• Understanding of the role of regulators such as the Environment Agency
• Laboratory analysis in environmental monitoring, and environmental compliance

What We Can Offer You

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
• Company pension
• Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
• Medicash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
• Refer a friend scheme
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and career progression opportunities

About Us

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company - we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.