Graduate Consultant - Water Quality

Location: Hampshire, gb Department: Adler & Allan Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

Job Description

Graduate Consultant - Water Quality

Full Time - Permanent

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 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

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.