Description
We are seeking a Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our growing Ground and Water business team. As a Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting contaminated land assessment and remediation projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Conducting site investigations, including supervision and management
- Performing field work, such as soil logging, environmental sampling, and ground gas monitoring
- Collating, reviewing, and interpreting data
- Supporting site investigation design
- Preparing technical reports, including desk studies, site investigation reports, and remediation studies and verification reports
- Ensuring all work is delivered in line with procedures and to the highest safety, health, and environmental standards
Typical activities may include:
- Phase 1 Desk Study researching and reporting
- Phase 2 Site Investigation design, supervision, soil sampling, soil logging, subcontractor management, human health/water environment risk assessment, and reporting
- Adhering to best technical, engineering, and health & safety practices
- Communicating with clients, subcontractors, and working as part of a project team
The ideal candidate will have:
- On-site experience of site investigation and other similar field works
- Experience in preparing Phase 1 contaminated land/geo-environmental desk studies
- Knowledge of site investigation planning, designing, and management
- Experience of soil logging
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations in site investigations
- Understanding of the UK land contamination regime and risk-based approach
- Report writing skills
- Data handling experience, including GIS
A relevant degree in a field such as chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, or environmental science is required.
WSP offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with excellent career development potential, including training and mentoring.