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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST

Employment Type Permanent
Location UK , Birmingham
Industry Sector Geotechnical
Start Date Asap
Salary/Rate 32000 - 42000
Reference atba/0507/16
Date Advertised 05-08-2008 - 10:42

This vacancy is out of date and no longer accepting applications.

Description

The post would allow strengthening of existing capabilities in Water & Environment in relation to water-oriented engineering and environmental projects especially in our Birmingham and Telford Offices.

It is likely that work could be developed in Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS).


Responsibilities:


.Undertaking ecological survey and environmental assessment work, principally water-related
.Providing advice on environmental issues and bioengineering solutions to internal and external clients on water-related projects, principally in Birmingham and Telford offices
.Developing and implementing marketing plans for water sector in Midlands Region
.Strengthening existing capabilities in Water & Environment through contact and advice to relevant staff in offices throughout the UK


Requirements:

.Solid Experience working on environmental and ecological issues in the water industry
.Practical experience of bioengineering solutions (ideally with knowledge of materials and construction methods)
.Knowledge of aquatic ecology (preferably botanically based)
.Confident working within a team environment.
.Confident in a client-facing role
.Able to offer advice and support to multi-disciplinary teams in Water & Environment (in particular the Birmingham and Telford based teams)
.Applicants for this position must have the right to work in the UK without restriction.


Training:

We develop individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. We encourage participation in all forms of training and have an active programme of in-house and well as external training for all our engineers.

REWARDS and BENEFITS:

.25 days annual leave
.Flexible annual leave scheme
.Contributory Pension Scheme
.Employee Assistance Programme
.Share Incentive Plan
.Employee Car Ownership Scheme
.Life Assurance Scheme
.Professional Membership Fees paid
.Personal Accident Cover
.Give as You Earn
.Discounted Private Medical Insurance
.Childcare Vouchers
.Sports and social events programme*
.Car Share Programme*

*Not applicable at all offices