Graduate Consultant - Water Quality

Graduate Consultant - Water Quality

Winchester, Hampshire (homebased role with frequent site visits)

5 months FTC (Possible extension of contract) - 35 hours

Competitive salary + Overtime + Company Van

Are you ready to make waves in the environmental sector? As a Graduate Consultant in Water Quality, you'll be at the forefront of investigating pollution incidents and ensuring the health of our waterways. If you’re passionate about protecting our planet’s most precious resource, then this role is the perfect opportunity to test the waters!

Your mission: to get your boots wet by investigating water pollution incidents, conducting vital water sampling, and monitoring environmental impacts across the Southern Water region. From fieldwork to lab analysis, you’ll help keep our waters safe and flowing clean.

35 hours per week; 9am until 5pm, five days per week (Monday to Friday), alongside a requirement to be on a standby rota, 1 week in 6, for weekend/public holiday and evening work. Overtime paid for instructed works during standby periods, all this will be planned in advance for you!

More details about the role:

• Attending and investigating water pollution incidents across the Southern Water region
• Completing field monitoring works including water quality measurements and sampling
• Completing data entry after collecting data in the field
• Technical report writing in response to water pollution incidents, time limited in accordance with client requirements
• Maintaining all equipment needed for site and maintain cleanliness of vehicle to a high standard and inform line manager if new equipment is needed
• Providing accurate and timely information to line management

About you:

• Degree in a Biological or Environmental Sciences discipline
• Understanding of water chemistry and the indicative parameters
• Local to the area of Winchester
• A full clean UK driving licence
• Experience in scientific fieldwork, and an enthusiasm for working outdoors in all weathers
• Competent user of Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Analytical and numerical skills with the ability to pay close attention to detail

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.