Field Scientist - 32356

Environment Agency

The Role

Overview

Commission, maintain and develop water quality monitoring instrumentation and telemetry.

Key Responsibilities

  • client relations

Tasks

-Actively forming and maintaining links with customers

Requirements

  • problem solving
  • water quality
  • electrical systems
  • instrumentation
  • uk licence
  • training

What You Bring

-Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills -Understanding of the Environment Agency’s Water Quality systems, community, and customers. -Ability to work effectively as part of a team, and forge strong relationships -Relevant field experience -Successful delivery of training to others -Excellent attention to detail -Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must for this role as you’ll be liaising with local, National, and external customers. -Knowledgeable of electrical systems for instrumentation, including cabling, wiring methods, control circuits -Full UK Licence. -Knowledge of water quality instrumentation and data

The Company

About Environment Agency

-Established to regulate and protect the environment, the agency plays a pivotal role in safeguarding natural resources. -With a mission to create a cleaner, healthier environment, it ensures proper management of water, waste, and air quality. -The agency works on diverse projects, from flood defense systems to energy-efficient infrastructure, enhancing public safety. -Key areas of specialization include water resources, marine protection, waste management, and sustainability in transport and utilities. -It operates across a broad spectrum of sectors, coordinating with governments and private entities to drive environmental improvements. -Notably, it manages complex flood risk programs and pollution control measures, often taking innovative approaches to problem-solving. -The agency is a cornerstone of the UK's environmental policies, ensuring compliance and setting benchmarks for future generations.

Sector Specialisms

Flood management

Waste management

Land pollution regulation

Water pollution regulation

Conservation

Water resources management

Inland rivers management

Estuaries management

Harbours management

Water abstraction licensing

Drinking water supply

Artificial irrigation

Hydro-electricity generation

Environmental regulation

Air quality regulation

Land quality regulation

Water quality regulation

Pollution incident response

Hazardous waste management

Fisheries regulation

Biodiversity management

Habitat restoration

Emergency response

Climate emergency adaptation

Sustainable development

Interview Process

-face-to-face interviews week commencing 05/01/26 & 12/01/26