Employer

Intertek

Job title Graduate Scientist
Location Liphook (Hampshire), Cardiff and Dundee, UK
Sector Aquatic Environment
Date posted 22-Jul-16
Apply by 19-Aug-16
Contact Kerry Lamnea
Kerry.lamnea@intertek.com
http://www.intertek.com/careers
Tel: 01428 727800
Summary Intertek Energy & Water Consultancy Services (part of the Intertek Group) is a leading advisory company in the marine, coastal and river environments. We have exciting opportunities to develop and deliver leading edge solutions for environmental regulation and improved environmental performance.
Details

We currently have permanent full time vacancies for graduates and post graduates with a passion for improving the quality of our aquatic environments (e.g. seas, coasts, rivers, lakes and reservoirs).  Positions are available in Liphook (Hampshire), Cardiff and Dundee.

In this role, you will work on exciting projects, assessing the behavior of, and impacts on, aquatic environments.  Our team is recognized as one of the UK’s leading developers of models of aquatic environments and as providers of water quality solutions.  Your clients will include blue chip companies from the water, renewable energy, ports & harbours and oil & gas sectors and your solutions will make a real difference to people’s lives.        

You will be highly numerate, have an inquisitive mind and be enthused by the opportunity to quantify environmental impacts and test these against regulatory standards.  You will be able build scientific argument to address complex real world challenges.  You should enjoy working in a cohesive team with other gifted individuals and be excited by the prospect of developing practical and quantified leading-edge solutions.

Essential requirements for the role are:-

  • Degree in science, engineering, mathematics or geography
  • High degree of numeracy
  • Desire to quantify the physical world
  • Strong data analysis skills
  • Fluency in English

Additional desirable skills will be:

  • MSc or PhD in relevant discipline
  • Programming skills (e.g. Matlab, VBA, Fortran)
  • Passion for aquatic environments and environmental issues

This is an excellent job opportunity for a candidate who wishes to apply a creative mind to real world challenges and contribute to a team already established for its excellence.  

In return for your skills and experience, we offer a competitive salary and benefits and an opportunity to develop your career and learn in an enthusiastic, innovative working environment.

If you are interested in furthering your career with us in this area, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability and salary expectations to: kerry.lamnea@intertek.com