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Site Technician (Geo-Environmental)

WSP United Kingdom On-site full-time

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Description

We are seeking a Site Technician (Geo-Environmental) to join our Ground & Water team, part of the Earth and Environment business. As a Site Technician, you will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with team members, project managers, and project directors.

The role will be predominantly site-based, with locations varying depending on active projects across the UK.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Completing ground gas and groundwater monitoring and sampling
  • Assisting with ground investigations, including soil logging, environmental sampling, and chemical and geotechnical testing
  • Communicating effectively with clients, subcontractors, and the project team
  • Collating data
  • Adhering to best technical, engineering, and health and safety practices

Requirements:

  • Full UK driving licence (essential)
  • Comfortable working outside in various weather conditions
  • Ability to use initiative and be self-motivated
  • Willingness to learn and develop, with confidence to ask questions
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
  • Self-awareness and understanding of own limitations
  • Effective time management
  • Flexibility working within a team setting

Desirable experience:

  • Working in the field and on development/construction sites
  • Ground gas and groundwater monitoring and sampling
  • Knowledge of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations
  • Data handling

Qualifications:

  • Site safety qualifications (e.g., first aid training) desirable
  • Relevant technical degree desirable (chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, or environmental science)
  • Ability to travel to sites across the UK as required

We offer comprehensive training, including:

  • Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
  • Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
  • HSG47 CAT & Genny
  • First Aid
  • Asbestos Awareness

Skills

Required

  • UK driving licence
  • communication skills
  • data collation
  • ground gas monitoring
  • groundwater sampling
  • soil logging
  • environmental sampling
  • chemical testing
  • geotechnical testing

Nice to have

  • CDM Regulations
  • data handling
  • first aid training
  • site safety qualifications
  • relevant technical degree

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/98034

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