Geo-Environmental Consultant

About the Company

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an environmental consultancy with a difference, focusing on the delivery of pragmatic environmental advice and guidance with clear leadership, simple and focused aims. We pride ourselves on our core values: intellect, integrity, pragmatism, tenacity and, most of all, a personal touch. Consistently demonstrating these values within our work has established [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] as a trusted environmental advisor to a range of high profile clients across all industry sectors. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we pride ourselves on excellent customer service. 100% of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] shares are owned by the active company directors. We provide our team of geotechnical and environmental professionals with excellent training, investment and rewards.

The Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are searching for a highly motivated and versatile individual to join our exciting and successful Geoenvironmental Division. A successful applicant would be a problem solver, ready to push the boundary of their existing knowledge and learn new skills. As a member of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Geoenvironmental Division you will be required to undertake a combination of office and site based work, supporting UK–wide delivery of development schemes. You'll experience an inclusive, friendly, and flexible working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Desk studies and preliminary risk assessments.
• Field based work undertaken across the UK, including site management of ground investigations, soil & groundwater sampling, logging of soils to British Standards, and in-situ field testing.
• Collection of environmental samples and management of sample collection paperwork.
• Compilation of site data for factual reports and development of interpretive reports including conceptual site models and risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with other sectors/disciplines to ensure project integrity.
• Produce project outputs (documentation, reports, specifications) meeting client expectations and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] requirements.
• Develop effective working relationships with Project Manager and client.
• Develop understanding of services delivered by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and client's business.

You & Your Experience

• BSc qualified (or higher) in Geology, Environmental Geoscience, Environmental Science or similar.
• Entry level experience of working in geo–environmental projects (contamination or geotechnical).
• Ability to work both independently and within a local office–based team.
• Experience of working on site and supervising contractors (e.g. drilling teams).
• Capable of logging soil and bedrock to current standards.
• Proficient report writer – some knowledge of Environmental Phase 1 & 2 reporting.
• Awareness of potential risks associated with geo–environmental investigations.
• Member of a relevant society (Geological Society of London, SoBRA, IES, etc).
• Full clean UK driving licence (Manual), valid passport and right to work in the UK required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on skills and experience with yearly review
• Company matched pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Extensive training opportunities and supported CPD
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Supported opportunities for volunteering and community action
• Summer and Winter Team building days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer. Job Types: Full–time, Permanent. Location: London.