Environmental Scientist

Do you have experience in environmental investigations? Do you have a confident and flexible
approach? If so, and you are looking for a role which is a mix of in-office work and fieldwork
across our picturesque region, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our
Environmental Solutions team as an Environmental Scientist.

Interviews for this role will be conducted in early September.

What you’ll do

You will provide support to the Senior Environmental Scientists in the delivery of our
environmental investigations through the collection and analysis of river flow, groundwater,
water quality, and hydro-ecology data. 

You will be responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of investigations to
ensure we meet our environmental obligations, undertaking in-field hydrological monitoring,
including river flow and groundwater level monitoring.

You will also assist in macroinvertebrate and sediment sampling, habitat and fish surveys, as
well as water quality sampling and monitoring using a range of instruments and analysers. 

As part of the role, you will be required to provide quality assurance, analysis of data and
assist in reporting this to the Environment Agency, Natural England and wider stakeholders.

The role will also provide monitoring and support services to other departments, the
Environment Agency and stakeholders to meet licence requirements and agreements.

What you’ll need

To be successful, you need to have a good knowledge and understanding of the tools and methods
available for hydrological and water quality monitoring.

You will be able to plan your workload and work efficiently alone.

You will also need:

• good data management, interpretation and technical report-writing skills
• the ability to communicate technical information to all levels
• proficiency in a range of Microsoft packages, specifically Excel
• a good understanding of environmental issues relating to the abstraction and discharge of
  water and water pollution
• an understanding of conservation and other environmental legislation.

Experience using ArcView/GIS packages, as well as programming languages, such as R or Python,
would be beneficial but are not a requirement.

Due to the nature of the role and the duties you will be expected to undertake, it is essential
you can swim and hold a valid driving licence. A company vehicle will be provided for travel.

What you’ll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 days’ holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9
million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a
positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay
with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also
receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are
welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability
Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we
would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support
you may need.

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