Graduate/Project Environmental Scientist (Water Quality)

Overview

Graduate environmental scientist delivering water quality monitoring, assessments and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• water monitoring
• data analysis
• risk assessment
• impact assessment
• reporting
• site work

Tasks

-Support our team members on the design / implementation of water quality monitoring, laboratory analysis requirements and quality control of water quality data; -Formalise the results of water quality investigations in reports and technical notes; -Work on site unsupervised from time to time (depending on the type of activity being undertaken). -With time, assist members of our team and other internal teams by scoping up technical sections for proposals; -Following chemical analysis by a laboratory, screening of water quality data against relevant water quality standards for baseline conditions and any evidence of pollution. -Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and/or Water Framework Directive (WFD) Assessments for new developments of a significant scale that impacts to the water environment are possible for water quality and aquatic ecology. The aim of this work will be to aid our clients in ensuring that any risks to the water environment are identified and appropriate mitigation identified for the development. -Water monitoring including sampling of both surface water and groundwater for baseline and construction-related monitoring programmes, as well as monitoring surface water flows and groundwater levels where it is required, prior to formalising your findings in reports. -Collate, analyse and interpret surface water and groundwater quality datasets; -Undertaking quantitative risk assessment methodologies including Specific Substance (H1) Assessments to aid applications for discharge permits for the construction and linear infrastructure (power and utilities distribution sector). This will involve working alongside SLR’s Permitting team to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.

Requirements

• teamwork
• field sampling
• water quality
• geology degree
• chemistry a-level
• communication

What You Bring

-Ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative. -Field experience of (or willingness to learn) the collection of water samples and field measurements. -Be able, with appropriate supervision and training, to undertake site work; -Knowledge of and familiarity with water quality issues and chemical or physico-chemical processes affecting different substances is an advantage. -A relevant undergraduate degree in the geological or environmental sciences, or similar. -Relevant academic qualification(s) including a Chemistry qualification at A-Level (or equivalent) and/or completion of university modules in chemistry or environmental geochemistry. -Ability to communicate technical concepts and findings to audiences with different levels of hydrochemistry understanding through written reports and meetings (both on-line and in-person);

About Slr Consulting

-The company specializes in complex projects such as environmental impact assessments and technical advisory services for sectors like energy, infrastructure, and mining. -Their multidisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, and economists support clients from strategy development through project execution and site decommissioning. -Notable work includes due diligence for a major Moroccan bank and energy-sector circularity projects in the chemicals industry. -The company has a history of strategic acquisitions, such as SEACOR, IBIS, and MacArthur Green, which have expanded its technical expertise and regional footprint. -With a focus on sustainability, the company offers a broad range of services, including remediation, geotechnical engineering, climate resilience, and natural capital services.

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