Water Quality (Chemicals) Placement Student

YTL Construction UK; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a Water Quality (Chemicals) placement student for a year-long industrial placement. This position involves conducting field monitoring, data analysis, and report writing, focusing on critical water quality investigations. Students studying towards a BSc in an environmental or science discipline are encouraged to apply. The role offers training, development opportunities, and comprehensive perks including a pension contribution, holidays, and health benefits.

Benefits

A combined pension contribution of up to 20%

Career progression and professional development opportunities

25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service

Healthcare package to claim back healthcare costs

Life assurance up to eight times salary

Employee discounts from over 3,000 retailers

Paid volunteering day each year

Qualifications

• Studying towards a BSc in an environmental or science discipline.
• Valid UK driving licence necessary.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-field monitoring activities including water quality sampling and ecological surveys.
• Analyse and validate both existing and newly collected data.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for regulatory submissions.

Skills

Organisation and time management skills

Effective communication and presentation skills

Technical report writing

Ability to swim

Proficient use of Microsoft 365

Education

BSc in an environmental or science discipline

Tools

ArcMap

R or Python

Job description

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 opportunityfor 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.

What you'll do

As aWater Quality (Chemicals) placement student,you'llbecome an integral part of our Environmental Investigationsteam. Youwill collaborate with Environmental Scientists and Project Managers to delivercritical water quality investigations exploring the presence and fate ofchemicals in sewage, as part of theWater 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.

What you'll need

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 anenvironmentalor sciencediscipline. 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 areessential;

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

The following skills aredesirable,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 ArcMap, ArcPro 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 qualityinvestigations for thisrole;you will be given the opportunity tocomplete aCIWEM-accredited‘Introduction to the water industry' course upon starting.However, a willingness to learn and engage is essential.

Fulltraining, personal protective equipment (PPE),andcompanylaptop& phone will be supplied.Acompany vehiclewillalsobeprovided throughoutthe course of the placement.

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 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 trainedmental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by 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 20,000 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.