Environmental Field Scientist

The Role

This is an exciting entry-level opportunity offering structured training, real responsibility from day one, and clear progression for high performers. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and being part of meaningful environmental work, this role is for you.

As an Environmental Field Scientist, you’ll spend most of your time in the field, supporting and maintaining our extensive network of water quality monitoring equipment. Your work will directly contribute to delivering real-time environmental data to a wide range of clients, from private organisations to government bodies.

This is a varied, active role where no two days are the same – combining fieldwork, technical tasks, and data handling.

Key Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining monitoring stations across multiple sites
• Supporting site installations and decommissioning projects
• Collecting environmental samples
• Assembling and testing equipment before deployment
• Calibrating and servicing instrumentation
• Collating and interpreting water quality data

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for motivated individuals who are keen to learn, grow, and build a long-term career with us.

Candidates will bring:

• A qualification in environmental science (or a related field), or equivalent experience
• Some experience of in a field-based environment and a happy to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with good attention to detail
• The ability to effectively manage workload, prioritise work requests and solve problems effectively
• Willingness to travel extensively across the South East and wider UK
• A full UK driving licence (essential)

What You’ll Get in Return

As well as our company benefits, you’ll also receive:

• Training and ongoing development support
• Performance based pay rises during probation
• The opportunity to build practical, environmental, and technical skills
• Use of a fleet vehicle whilst at work
• A collaborative team environment