Water Quality; Chemicals Placement Student

Are you passionate about the environment and interested inpursuinga career in environmental science?

Are you looking for a role that provides plenty of development opportunities? If so, we havea great opportunity for youduring your sandwich year!

This is one of five placement student opportunities within the Environmental Investigations team, each of which has a different focus, with this role supporting the delivery of the national Chemical Investigations Programme (CIP), focussing on a mix of water quality sampling, data analysis, and report writing.

As aWater Quality (Chemicals) placement student,you'llbecome an integral part of our Environmental Investigation steam. Youwill collaborate with Environmental Scientists and Project Managers to deliver critical water quality investigations exploring the presence and fate of chemicals in sewage, as part of the Water Industry National Environment Programme.

The main duties of thisroleinclude:

• conduct in-field monitoring activities, including water quality sampling, installing and maintaining monitoring instruments, river flow and groundwater level monitoring, ecological monitoring and sampling, and habitat and fish surveys
• analyse and validate both existing and newly collected data to ensure accuracy and reliability
• prepare clear, comprehensive reports for desk studies and final submissions to regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency
• respond to internal and external data requests and develop tools to support project delivery across the CIP and wider team
• engage and communicate with stakeholders, supporting the wider team in these efforts
• develop a personal development plan to enhance your industry-specific skills and overall employability throughout the year.

This role is an industrial placement to be completed as part of auniversitysandwich year. To be successful in this role you will be studying towards a BSc in an environmentalor science discipline. You will be well organised, able to manage and prioritise your own workload and comfortable lone working safely in both office and outdoor environments.

The following skills and details are essential;

• a valid UK driving licence
• the ability to swim
• proficient use of Microsoft 365 e.g. PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel
• organisation and time management skills
• ability to effectively plan own workload
• effective communication and presentation skills
• technical report writing
• willingness to be outdoors in all weathers.

The following skills are desirable,but not essential:

• experience in data analysis and the use of R or Python as a method of statistical analysis and data visualisation
• experience using Arc Map, Arc Pro or an equivalent GIS programme
• an understanding of environmental issues such as water abstraction, hydrology, pollution, conservation and environmental legislation.

You donot need any prior knowledge of the water industry or water quality investigations for thisrole;you will be given the opportunity to complete aCIWEM-accredited‘Introduction to the water industry' course upon starting.

However, a willingness to learn and engage is essential.

Full training, personal protective equipment (PPE),andcompany laptop& phone will be supplied.

Acompany vehiclewillalsobeprovided throughout the course of the placement.

• 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 sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access toan interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

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