About The Role

The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally.

Our successful pioneering work has attracted investment and enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.

Why join us?

This is a newly created role that will give the successful person the chance to join our high performing Remote Sensing team. The wider remote sensing team works on projects involving ultra high resolution aerial imagery, LiDAR and thermal data across the infrastructure, construction and water utility sectors.

As remote Sensing Scientist your role is to provide support in the preparation, writing and delivery of remote sensing projects via applied remote sensing, image analysis and problem solving. You will provide key support to our catchment projects that map diffuse pollution, land use and habitats using our high-resolution aerial survey data.

In terms of the location; the most important thing for us is attracting the right person; therefore we can offer great flexibility. Perhaps you prefer being office based so want to spend most of your time at our Manchester or Chester office or maybe you want to work more from home/remotely? Either way we can discuss this detail at interview.

About you

Due to the specific nature of the role the ideal person will have BSc degree (or equivalent) in an environmental related subject. You’ll have previous experience of using GIS software and basic analyses including digitisation. You’ll be a highly skilled communicator that enjoys working collaboratively.

You’ll have attention to detail and be able to effectively manage multiple priorities. It would be highly advantageous if you had ecological / habitat mapping knowledge or that you were familiar with farming practices and land uses in rural environments. Furthermore it you have an understanding of hydrology and hydrological features that would be desirable.

Next steps

We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can’t tick every box above, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills. We may also have an associated role that might be of interest.

We expect significant interest in this flexible and rewarding role. If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.