Water Quality Consultant

Overview

Conduct water quality sampling, reporting, and support field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• water sampling
• data reporting
• equipment maintenance
• pollution response
• ecology surveys
• technical advice

Tasks

-Report field data and laboratory analysis data to clients. -Support graduate field technicians through technical water quality advice. -Maintain field equipment & PPE. -Ensure the quality of technical report writing of graduate technicians. -Responsible for administering supplier invoices and liaising with suppliers and the internal accounts team. -Assist in co-ordinating response to water pollution incidents across Thames Valley and Greater London area and attend water pollution incidents should the need arise. -Assist in leading team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices at all levels. -Assist the wider Water & Ecology division through actions such as, but not limited to, aquatic macroinvertebrate and fisheries surveys. -Responsible for liaising with clients to deliver water quality sampling and field data gathering as per client contract agreements. -Deliver routine and ad hoc water quality sampling and field data gathering for clients.

Requirements

• water chemistry
• microsoft office
• aquatic surveys
• driving licence
• degree
• team management

What You Bring

-Comprehensive understanding of water chemistry and the indicative parameters. -Competent user of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word. -A willingness to travel throughout the UK and Ireland, to work away and to work long days when required. -Experience in aquatic macroinvertebrate and/or fisheries surveys. -A full clean UK driving licence is essential. -Experience in management of a field team is desirable. -An understanding of the role of laboratory analysis in environmental monitoring. -Knowledgeable & experienced in scientific fieldwork. -Educated to degree level in a Biological or Environmental Sciences discipline. -Motivated, friendly and confident interacting with clients. -Right to work in the UK is essential. -Understanding of the role of regulators such as the Environment Agency. -Experience working in an environmental discipline.

Benefits

-Training and career progression opportunities. -Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays. -Life assurance scheme (x4 salary) -Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave -Medicash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants. -Company pension

About Adler & Allan

-With decades of experience, the company offers comprehensive solutions across energy, water, and infrastructure sectors. -Their services include managing hazardous spills, environmental remediation, and energy optimization for clients in varied industries. -Adler & Allan plays a pivotal role in sectors like transport, marine, utilities, and more, delivering tailored services to meet unique needs. -One of their standout projects includes large-scale oil spill responses and environmental recovery programs, showcasing their expertise in crisis management. -The company has expanded its operations internationally, providing services for global clients and continuing to innovate in sustainable solutions. -A core strength is their ability to integrate technology in monitoring, analysis, and proactive management of environmental challenges.

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