

Provides high-quality surveying, monitoring, and engineering solutions across various industries.
In this role, you’ll analyse and identify macroinvertebrate samples to APEM’s industry-leading standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in all analyses. You’ll contribute to high-profile environmental monitoring projects, supervise and support junior staff, and continue developing your own expertise—potentially specialising in specific taxonomic groups. You’ll also have opportunities to get involved in fieldwork, data reporting, and the preparation of tenders and technical documentation.
Are you passionate about freshwater ecology and the vital role aquatic invertebrates play in understanding environmental health? Do you have a sharp eye for detail, strong taxonomic skills, and the drive to deliver scientific excellence?
At APEM, our people are our greatest asset. We value integrity, quality, collaboration, and forward thinking, and we’re committed to providing an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone belongs. Whether you’re deepening your taxonomic expertise or mentoring the next generation of freshwater scientists, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a difference.
We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.
You will be offered the chance to work on a variety of projects, many of our employees have worked on projects that have been of personal interest to them. We match this with a commitment to continuous development and learning to support your career. We also offer benefits to look after you, from private medical insurance for all employees, access to mental health first aiders and comprehensive income protection if you cannot work. We also offer superb flexible working options, balancing work with your life.