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Job title: Graduate Environmental Scientist

Salary: £(phone number removed)

Location: Stoke on Trent

No previous Experience required

Are you a recent Environmental Science graduate eager to kickstart your career in a dynamic and professional environment? We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join an award-winning team of environmental scientists. This graduate opportunity offers an excellent chance to develop your skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow within a supportive organisation while contributing to impactful, environmentally focused projects.

Key Responsibilities:As a Graduate Environmental Scientist, you will:

Assist in the execution and management of environmental projects in various sectors.
Conduct fieldwork, including environmental sampling, monitoring, and assessments.
Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to support research and decision-making processes.
Prepare technical reports, compliance documentation, and environmental impact assessments (EIAs).
Develop and implement GIS-based spatial analysis and mapping for environmental projects.
Support risk assessments and mitigation planning for environmental and sustainability issues.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project deliverables align with technical specifications.
Assist with environmental audits, inspections, and monitoring programmes.
Learn and apply industry-specific tools and software for environmental modelling and analysis.
Provide administrative and data management support, including data validation and maintenance of databases.
Adhere to local, national, and international environmental regulations and reporting standards.
Liaise with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, under supervision.
Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative sustainability solutions.Required Qualifications/attributes:To thrive in this graduate environmental scientist role, you should possess:

A degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering or a related discipline. Advanced coursework or certifications (GIS, environmental risk assessment, etc.) are a plus.
Proficiency with technical tools, such as GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS), environmental monitoring instrumentation
Strong analytical and organisational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Technical writing skills with the ability to draft clear, concise, and comprehensive reports.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Located in or near Stoke on Trent
Full UK driving licence
Full right permanently to work in the UKCompany Benefits:

Competitive Compensation graduate environmental scientist salary £(phone number removed)
Industry Training: Exposure to cutting-edge tools and mentorship
Career progression
Technical Development
Professional Certifications
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid/remote work opportunities.
Wellness Initiatives
Generous pension scheme & holiday allowanceIf you think you fit this criteria and are interested in this graduate environmental scientist position, please get in touch now!

Interested in this or other geotechnical/geoenvironmental roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

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