Nature Based Solutions Technician

Are you a positive individual, highly organised, with a strong attention to detail and a motivation to make a difference to the environment? If so, we have an exciting role at the forefront of nature-driven innovation as a Nature Based Solutions Technician.

What you'll do:

• Develop and lead the environmental monitoring programme for 36 proposed nature‑based sites - including wetlands, reedbeds and bioswales - across the region.
• Design an environmental monitoring programme for each of the sites.
• Develop your knowledge and understanding of hydrological and hydroecological monitoring methodology and standards.
• Undertake in-field monitoring, including river flow, ecological and groundwater monitoring, as well as water quality and soil sampling.
• Carry out quality assurance and analysis of existing data and data collected, reporting results to the wider team.
• Collate data for permitting requirements and annual reporting on trial performance to our regulators at the Environment Agency.

What you'll need:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for liaising with internal departments and external regulators.
• Innovative and positive approach.
• An A-level in a science subject (or equivalent).
• A good eye for detail and awareness of environmental compliance.
• A willingness to learn and develop your skills through on-the-job experience.
• IT competency in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• A desire to work both out in the field and in an office environment.
• Experience with fieldwork and maintaining monitoring equipment (desirable, not essential).
• Knowledge of wastewater networks and treatment processes (desirable).
• Experience with GIS software packages and databases (desirable, not essential).
• A full clean driving licence.
• The ability to swim.
• A great team player who is willing to work both independently and as part of a team.

What you'll receive:

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are:

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us. You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.