Wessex Water

Do you have experience in environmental investigations? Do you have a confident and flexible approach? If so, and you are looking for a role which is a mix of in-office work and fieldwork across our picturesque region, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Environmental Solutions team as an Environmental Scientist.

What you'll do

You will:

• provide support to the Senior Environmental Scientists in the delivery of our environmental investigations through the collection and analysis of river flow, groundwater, water quality, and hydro-ecology data
• be responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of investigations to ensure we meet our environmental obligations, undertaking in-field hydrological monitoring, including river flow and groundwater level monitoring. You will also assist in macroinvertebrate and sediment sampling, habitat and fish surveys, as well as water quality sampling and monitoring using a range of instruments and analysers
• be required to provide quality assurance, analysis of data and assist in reporting this to the Environment Agency, Natural England and wider stakeholders
• provide monitoring and support services to other departments, the Environment Agency and stakeholders to meet licence requirements and agreements.

What you'll need

To be successful, you need to have a good knowledge and understanding of the tools and methods available for hydrological, hydro-ecological and water quality monitoring.

You will be able to plan your workload and work efficiently alone.

You will also need:

• good data management, interpretation and technical report-writing skills
• the ability to communicate technical information to all levels
• proficiency in a range of Microsoft packages, specifically Excel
• a good understanding of environmental issues relating to the abstraction and discharge of water and water pollution
• an understanding of conservation and other environmental legislation
• experience in a relevant water and environment based role.

Experience using ArcView/GIS packages, as well as programming languages, such as R or Python, would be beneficial but are not a requirement.

Due to the nature of the role and the duties you will be expected to undertake, it is essential you can swim and hold a valid driving licence. A company vehicle will be provided for travel.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space.
• Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.  

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.