Field Hydrologist

An exciting early career opportunity has arisen within SLR for someone who seeks to work within the environmental sector, joining our Hydrology and Hydrogeology team in Scotland as a Field Hydrologist.- In field training of tasks will be provided as will necessary vehicles, equipment and protective clothing.
- This role is aimed at early career professionals with training and involvement in wider hydrological tasks within the team developing over time.**The role**

Your primary duties will include:

- Project fieldwork, including surface and ground water sampling, equipment set up and maintenance, etc.
- Sample logistics including labelling and record keeping, dispatch of samples, and liaison with the laboratory
- Project administration, including management of water quality / quantity data, document registers and drawings
- Assistance in report writing for routine monitoring reports
- Liaison with clients, landowners, regulatory authorities, and sub-contractors
- Laboratory data analysis and reporting

Please note that lone working is required for several projects, and you may be required to work away from home for several days at a time on remote sites.**About us**

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 2400+ employees across 6 regions - including over 850 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our people enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.**About you**

Most importantly you will have a Passion for environmental science and working outdoors, conducting physical tasks.
- You will also have:

- HNC or above qualification in a related environmental discipline (e.g., Geography, Chemistry, Environmental Science, etc.)
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work alone and hold good problem-solving skills
- Good record keeping and competency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Great health and safety understanding / awareness
- ** A full UK driving licence is essential due to the nature of the role.**
- Knowledge of water chemistry and environmental / drinking water standards
- Knowledge of environmental regulatory bodies and legislation
- Experience of operating water quality and flow instrumentation
- Experience of driving in rural settings using 4x4s and small vans
- Experience of lone working in remote locations

**To apply**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**

SLR Consulting is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and who we choose to be. We embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organisation. We respect and celebrate difference to ensure SLR is a place where everyone feels included, is encouraged to be their authentic self and has opportunities to grow.
- Across Europe, our DE&I agenda is driven forward through our DE&I Committee, which actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion across both our internal processes and our client work. Globally, our Global Culture & Diversity Council brings together representatives from across our regions to share ideas and best practice that can be incorporated into our global policies, enabling greater transparency and supporting the development of an inclusive culture, inclusive approaches to policies and practices, and to personal behaviours.**Job Description**:

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