SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping clients to achieve their sustainability goals using a consultancy network with over 2400+ employees across six regions – including over 850 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of the business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.
An exciting early career opportunity has arisen within SLR for someone who wishes to work within the environmental sector, joining the Hydrology and Hydrogeology team in Scotland as a Field Hydrologist. The successful candidate will sit within the existing water quality team based out of the Edinburgh office but will routinely be involved in working outdoors, visiting several sites across Scotland.  Tasks include undertaking field measurements of surface and ground water quality, flow and depth, and sample collection for laboratory analysis. Site walkover surveys may also be needed to inform environmental impact assessment and/or flood risk reporting. There may be the occasional need to assist other teams in fieldwork activities. 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 successful applicant will have a passion for environmental science and working outdoors, conducting physical tasks. Applicants must have a HNC qualification or above in a related environmental discipline e.g. Geography, Chemistry, Environmental Science etc. A full UK driving licence is essential due to the nature of the role.
For further information about the role and to apply please complete the online application.
Date Posted: 05 May 2023