Biologist

We’re dedicated to protecting the environment and enhancing the communities we serve. Our
mission goes beyond delivering one of life’s essentials; we’re committed to sustainability and
making a positive difference across our region. Join us to be part of something meaningful and
lasting that will leave a legacy for generations to come.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want to talk to you.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

This field-based role covers the Severn Trent region and involves macroinvertebrate sampling
using kick-net techniques, water quality assessments, and identifying species to family level
for RIVPACS analysis. You’ll also support wider team activities such as zooplankton analysis,
algal and wastewater monitoring, and contribute to high-quality reporting for ecological
assessments and compliance.

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee
engagement scores are among the highest globally in the energy and utilities sector. That’s why
we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive, while also recognising the flexibility
that working from home can bring. This role starts from home and involves travelling across our
region. So, while you’ll predominantly find us working in the field, home working is supported
when appropriate.

Key Accountabilities:

• Field Sampling & Monitoring: Conduct kick-net sampling of macroinvertebrates and
  perform in-situ water quality measurements (e.g., temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen,
  conductivity, turbidity).
• Species Identification & Analysis: Identify macroinvertebrates to family level for
  RIVPACS analysis using appropriate keys and support broader monitoring activities like
  zooplankton and algal assessments.
• Data Recording & Reporting: Maintain detailed field records and prepare technical
  reports with ecological assessments, data interpretation, and recommendations.
• Collaboration & Equipment Maintenance: Work closely with team members and stakeholders,
  ensuring safe fieldwork practices and assisting with calibration and upkeep of sampling
  equipment.
• Provide expertise in fish identification, health and fishery recovery.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

To be successful in this role you will have great report writing and data analysis skills with
a keen eye for detail. You will also ideally have degree in Biology, Environmental Science,
Ecology, or a related field.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds,
experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people
who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want
to make a difference because they care. Is that you? 

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward you for
it too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to
help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the
environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of
the Seven Trent family:

• Generous holiday entitlement (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year) 
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance) 
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute
  7.5%) 
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate 
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’ 
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year 
• Company Vehicle
• Standby

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We’ll
let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.