Graduate Ecologist

Overview

Support ecological risk management through aquatic surveys and data analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• aquatic surveys
• data analysis
• risk management
• report writing
• compliance
• project delivery

Tasks

-Adhere to procedures that ensure deliverables meet customer expectations and commitments -Support Project Ecologists in managing aquatic ecology risks for large-scale infrastructure and permitting projects -Ensure work is delivered on time and to agreed standards -Conduct aquatic ecology surveys and assessments, including fieldwork and report writing -Contribute ideas and support team members to improve project outcomes -Follow procedures to ensure safety, sustainability, and environmental compliance are upheld -Assist in the ecological risk management of small to medium-sized projects. -Take responsibility for your own health and safety in line with industry standards and company policies -Work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams -Collect, analyse, and interpret ecological data to inform assessments -Engage in continuous professional development under the guidance of your line manager

Requirements

• gis
• ms office
• driving licence
• ecology degree
• aquatic ecology
• teamwork

What You Bring

-Effective listener and collaborator -Travel across Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight will be required -Academic or professional experience in aquatic ecology -Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a relevant ecological or marine discipline -Analytical thinking to prioritise and resolve issues -Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel) -Experience working within a team environment -Ability to explain team roles and objectives clearly -Full UK driving licence -Strong report writing and data analysis skills -Willingness to learn from others and contribute to team improvements. -Excellent organisational and communication skills -Working knowledge of GIS software

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Benefits

-Occupational health service -Electric fishing surveys -Company and performance-related bonus -Life assurance equal to 4x salary -Health Cash Plan -Aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling -Study support may be available for job-related qualifications -Discounts with over 800 popular retailers -Cycle to work scheme -Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) -Generous pension up to 11% company contribution -25 days annual leave -Digital GP service -Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options -Full funded eye tests -Two paid volunteering days a year

About Southern Water

-Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts. -Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East. -Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.

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