Graduate Consultant - Water Quality

Graduate Consultant - Water Quality

Join Our Team as Graduate Consultant - Water Quality and Make a Difference! 

Roles available in - Royal Tunbridge Wells, Ashford (Kent), Brighton, Lewes (East Sussex)

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental and energy infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimizing operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Your main focus will be to attend and investigate water pollution incidents; undertake field-based monitoring and collect environmental samples for laboratory analysis across the Southern Water region.

35 hours per week; 9am until 5pm, five days per week (Monday to Friday), alongside a requirement to be on a standby rota, 1 week in 6, for weekend/public holiday and evening work. Overtime paid for instructed works during standby periods, all this will be planned in advance for you!

More details about the role:

• Attending and investigating water pollution incidents across the Southern Water region
• Completing field monitoring works including Water Quality measurements and sampling
• Completing data entry after collecting data in the field
• Technical report writing in response to water pollution incidents, time limited in accordance with client requirements
• Maintaining all equipment needed for site and maintain cleanliness of vehicle to a high standard and inform line manager if new equipment is needed
• Providing accurate and timely information to line management

About you:

• Degree in a Biological or Environmental Sciences discipline
• Understanding of water chemistry and the indicative parameters
• A full clean UK driving licence
• Experience in scientific fieldwork, and an enthusiasm for working outdoors in all weathers
• Competent user of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team following precise protocols
• Motivated, friendly and confident interacting with clients
• Experience of aquatic macro-invertebrate sampling and aquatic macro-invertebrate identification skills to Family level would be beneficial
• GIS skills desirable
• Understanding of the role of regulators such as the Environment Agency
• Laboratory analysis in environmental monitoring, and environmental compliance

Why Choose Adler and Allan: By becoming a part of the Adler and Allan Group, you’ll embark on a rewarding journey where we truly value your ideas and contributions. Whether you're just starting your career or in search of a new challenge, we offer a platform for personal growth and professional advancement, enabling you to shape a successful and fulfilling career path. Our group includes Jet Aire, Detectronic, Aqua Consultants, Oneline, KwikFlow, AMGS, and OHES.

What makes us a great employer? 

Growth and Development: Join an ambitious team that values your growth. We offer extensive training, career advancement opportunities, and a chance to expand your skill set. 

Wellness and Support: We care about your well-being. Enjoy life assurance, unlimited access to our mental health support and Medicash, our health care cash plan for you and up to four dependants.

Dynamic Culture: Our workplace is more than just a job – it's a community. Experience a fun, can-do culture where your contributions matter.