Key Responsibilities:
Collect, process, and analyse coastal and environmental data to support ongoing projects.
Assist in interpreting data trends and producing reports to inform environmental strategies.
Collaborate with the Environment & Housing team to ensure accurate data management.
Use data tools and software to model coastal processes and contribute to research outputs.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to organisational data protection policies.
Support administrative tasks related to data organisation and project documentation.
Requirements:
Essential: Current undergraduate student (or recent graduate) in data science, environmental science, or a related field.
Essential: Strong analytical skills and familiarity with data processing tools (e.g., Excel, Python, R, or similar).
Essential: Ability to work collaboratively, with attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
Must have: Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable: Interest in coastal or environmental data analysis and basic knowledge of statistical methods.
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Type: Contract Location: Barry, Wales
Salary / Rate: Up to £12.21 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-09 16:39:27
Fugro's Marine Environmental team is seeking an Assistant Sediment and Water Quality Scientist in Portchester, Hampshire.
This is a full-time, twelve-month contract where the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting sediment analysis and water quality sampling activities, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality technical outputs.
The Marine Environmental team specialises in environmental site characterisation and environmental monitoring.
The data we collect enables our clients and regulatory organisations to fully understand the effects of developments and activities in the coastal and marine environment.
Following comprehensive training, the role involves conducting laboratory tests on marine sediment and water samples, including particle size distribution, total suspended solids and total dissolved solids and other associated tests.
It also includes performing water quality sampling for microbiological monitoring projects at schools, leisure centres and aboard cruise ships.
Additional responsibilities include administrative support and maintaining a clean, organised laboratory environment, all in alignment with Fugro's quality, health, safety, security, and environmental standards.
This job is for you if:
You enjoy a role which offers daily challenges where no two days are the same, working on a variety of projects from the energy sector;
You have high attention to detail and enjoy performing tests and sampling activities to specific standards and applied specifications;
You can build sound working relationships with a variety of people from different backgrounds and communicate well when faced with challenges;
You are accountable for your own actions and have a high degree of safety awareness in yourself, others and your environment.
Here's what a typical day would be like:
You will prepare sediment and water samples from projects globally for testing and then run a series of tests as prescribed by the client;
You will conduct water quality sampling of swimming pools and potable water facilities at schools and leisure centres located around the Hampshire and West Sussex region;
You will conduct water quality sampling of recreational and potable water facilities onboard cruise ships, typically located in and around the South and South West regions;
You will contribute towards the production of sediment and water quality results and test certificates;
You will assist in maintaining UKAS (ISO: 17025) accreditation for the laboratory testing/sampling activities, including conducting standard procedures, quality control checks, equipment maintenance and laboratory records, as allocated;
You will assist in the general maintenance of the laboratory and water quality department including house-keeping, sample storage and sample tracking.
Please note that whilst this position requires a 37.5hr week, the company may be able to offer flexibility around working hours and would be happy to discuss this at interview.
However, weekend working, working away from home, and overtime will be required from time to time.
A full clean driving licence and your own transport are required
A full medical assessment must be completed before starting
This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship either now or in the future
Who we're looking for:
BSc in Marine Science or Environmental Science or relevant equivalent.
Clean UK driving licence.
Troubleshooting skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to work unsupervised and take ownership of tasks.
Strong interpersonal skills and works well within a team.
Strong organisational skills.
Good Microsoft Office capabilities.
Excellent numeracy, literacy and oral communication skills.
Proven ability to work to deadlines.
Experience of laboratory analysis of physico-chemical sediment and water samples would be an advantage.
Experience of water quality sampling of recreational and potable water facilities would be an advantage.
What we offer:
Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds.
We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself.
By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you'll be able to do what you do best, better.
Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better.
We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro.
So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude.
But bring your questions and opinions too.
Because to be the world's leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.
Extensive career & training opportunities both nationally and internationally.
Competitive salary accompanied by an attractive package including car allowance, contributory pension scheme, life assurance and private medical insurance.
25 days annual leave.
Option to buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave.
Opportunity to lease a discounted electric car.
Flexible working hours.
Cycle to work scheme.
Free parking.
Our view on diversity, equity, and inclusion
At Fugro, our people are our superpower.
Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength.
Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not.
Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly.
And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard.
Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro's purpose ‘together create a safe and liveable world' - and to each other.
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Type: Permanent Location: Portchester, Portsmouth, England
Salary / Rate: £001 - £002 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-08 12:52:01
