Field Environmental Technician – Water Quality & Monitoring

YTL Construction UK; Corfe Mullen; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a technician for a 15-month fixed-term contract focused on environmental monitoring. You'll assist in designing and delivering environmental investigations, mainly through in-field monitoring. This position requires strong communication skills, enthusiasm for environmental issues, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team. This role is predominantly field-based with a supportive work environment offering substantial career development opportunities.

Benefits

Up to 20% pension contribution

Career progression opportunities

25 days' holiday increasing with service

Healthcare package

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Opportunity to lease a new electric car

Paid volunteering day annually

Enhanced family leave

Access to health and wellbeing platform

Referral fee of $1,000 for successful hires

Qualifications

• Must have practical experience in water quality monitoring.
• Health and safety training will be provided.
• Experience in operating scientific equipment is desirable.
• Knowledge of environmental data assessment tools preferred.
• Basic statistics and data analysis experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and delivery of environmental monitoring.
• Conduct in-field monitoring including water quality sampling.
• Source, maintain, and deploy monitoring equipment.
• Perform quality assurance and analysis of data.
• Communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Obtain access permissions to private land.

Skills

Enthusiastic about environmental issues

Organisational skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Methodical with attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork and independence

Enjoys working outdoors

Swimming ability

Driving ability

Job description

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a technician for a 15-month fixed-term contract focused on environmental monitoring. You'll assist in designing and delivering environmental investigations, mainly through in-field monitoring. This position requires strong communication skills, enthusiasm for environmental issues, and the ability to work independently as well as within a team. This role is predominantly field-based with a supportive work environment offering substantial career development opportunities.