Join us in restoring rivers and creating healthier environments!
This is an exciting entry-level role in the environmental sector, offering a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience delivering river restoration and habitat enhancement projects. You’ll work within our Restoring Rivers and Catchments (RRC) Team, supporting projects from design to delivery and making a real difference on the ground.
What you’ll do:
* Work on construction sites implementing projects that restore rivers and improve biodiversity.
* Tasks include removing weirs, installing fish passage easements, creating wetlands, digging ponds and scrapes, planting hedgerows, and delivering large-scale habitat enhancements.
* Assist the Site Manager with preparation, day-to-day site operations, and practical implementation.
* Learn to use tools and machinery safely, including chainsaws, brushcutters, and dumpers.
* Gain experience in surveying, health and safety compliance, and project documentation.
Key duties & responsibilities:
* Assist with daily site operations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
* Be ‘on the tools’ in the river and move equipment and materials around the site.
* Contribute to writing and adhering to Risk Assessments, Method Statements & Construction Phase Plans.
* Support staff with site visits, surveys, and other activities during the development phase.
* Take a lead role in maintaining equipment and organising storage facilities.
* Load and unload the van with tools, equipment, and materials.
* Problem-solve to overcome challenges during construction.
* Act as an ambassador for SERT when engaging with the public, clients, and stakeholders.
What we’re looking for:
* An enthusiastic and practical-minded person who is ready to get stuck in.
* Physically fitness and comfort working outdoors in varied conditions.
* A team player with energy and ideas to help deliver meaningful environmental change.
* Willingness to work longer days when delivering site-based activities, with compensating time off.
* Ability to travel extensively across the south east region as required (mileage allowances paid).
Why join us?
The health of rivers has never been more important. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to start your career in the environmental sector, restoring rivers to protect water resources and enhance wildlife across the water-stressed South East.
Job description
If you are interested in applying for this role, please see the job description for further information.
Application process
* Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11:59pm.
* First Interview: Friday 16th January 2026
* Site Assessment: Successful interviewees will be invited to a half day site assessment at a location within the SERT area on Friday 23rd January 2023 (fixed date)