Graduate Consultant - Water Quality

Adler & Allan Ltd; Portsmouth; A distancia; GBP 24.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Adler & Allan Ltd. seeks a field-based environmental officer to attend and investigate water pollution incidents across the Southern Water region. You will perform field monitoring, collect samples, and prepare data-driven reports.

Role requires a degree in Biological/Environmental Sciences, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. You will support clients and colleagues with timely data and professional communication.

Formación

• Degree in Biological/Environmental Sciences.
• Understanding of water chemistry and indicative parameters.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Experience in scientific fieldwork and outdoor work.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with high attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team following precise protocols.
• Motivated, friendly and confident interacting with clients.
• Experience with aquatic macro-invertebrate sampling and identification to Family level would be beneficial.
• Understanding of regulatory roles such as Environment Agency.
• Laboratory analysis in environmental monitoring and compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Attend and investigate water pollution incidents across the Southern Water region.
• Undertake field monitoring including water quality measurements and sampling.
• Desk-based data entry after field data collection.
• Prepare technical reports in response to water pollution incidents within client timeframes.
• Maintain equipment and vehicle cleanliness; informline management if new equipment is needed.
• Provide accurate and timely information to line management.
• Share knowledge and best practices with the team.
• Attend monthly team meetings with client and contribute where appropriate.
• Carry out any other duties within qualifications.

Conocimientos

Time-management

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Client communication

Educación

Degree in Biological/Environmental Sciences

Herramientas

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Descripción del empleo

This role requires the applicant to live within a 30-minute radius of Portsmouth

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.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• The postholder will attend and investigate water pollution incidents across the Southern Water region
• The postholder will undertake field monitoring works including water quality measurements and sampling
• The postholder will undertake desk-based data entry after collecting data in the field
• The postholder will undertake technical report writing in response to water pollution incidents, time limited in accordance with client requirements
• The postholder will maintain all equipment needed for site and maintain cleanliness of vehicle to a high standard and inform line manager if new equipment is needed
• The postholder will provide accurate and timely information to line management
• The postholder will 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.

Qualifications

• 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 detailn
• 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
• Understanding of the role of regulators such as the Environment Agency
• Laboratory analysis in environmental monitoring, and environmental compliance

Additional Information

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.