Associate Geo-Environmental Consultant

Lucion Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Geo-Environmental Associate to take a leadership role in managing environmental solutions for land development and remediation projects. In this pivotal position, you will oversee site investigations, design remediation strategies, and provide technical leadership on geo-environmental matters. Your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing safety and sustainability in the built environment. This role offers a collaborative working culture, opportunities for career development, and a range of attractive perks, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about environmental consultancy.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing centre

Discounts & cashback platform

Referral bonus

Healthcare cashback scheme

Supportive family policies

Enhanced parental leave

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• 8+ years in geotechnical or geo-environmental consultancy.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Manage site investigations and environmental risk assessments.
• Design remediation strategies and lead project teams.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Soil and Groundwater Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Environmental Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Geology

Tools

Contaminated Land Assessment Tools

Remediation Strategy Software

Job description

Lucion is a market leader in environmental and geo-environmental consultancy, delivering innovative solutions that enhance safety and sustainability in the built environment. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Geo-Environmental Associate to join our team, where you will help manage and deliver environmental solutions for land development and remediation projects.

As a Geo-Environmental Associate, you will take on a leadership role in managing the environmental aspects of land assessments, remediation, and development projects.

Your duties will include:

• Managing and overseeing site investigations, contaminated land assessments, and environmental risk assessments.
• Designing and implementing remediation strategies to mitigate contamination risks for development sites.
• Providing technical leadership to the team on geo-environmental matters, including soil and groundwater analysis, pollutant linkage assessments, and regulatory compliance.
• Leading project teams and coordinating the delivery of work within time and budget constraints.
• Collaborating with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
• Writing and reviewing technical reports, including Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments, remediation method statements, and validation reports.
• Supporting business development activities, contributing to tender submissions, and identifying new business opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in geotechnical or geo-environmental consultancy, particularly in land contamination and remediation.
• Proven track record in project management, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of contaminated land regulations and experience in preparing remediation strategies.
• Strong communication skills, with experience in liaising with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (e.g., CEnv, CGeol, CSci) is desirable.

What you'll get in return:

• 25 Days annual leave in addition to bank holidays.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme – support readily available from an independent provider 24/7.
• Wellbeing centre – access to healthy eating ideas, workouts, and meditation guides.
• Discounts & cashback platform – exclusive access to deals from over 800 retailers.
• Referral bonus – rewards for recommending new talent.
• Healthcare cashback scheme – claim back everyday healthcare costs.
• Supportive family policies - support for your parenting journey.
• Enhanced parental leave - significantly enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme – lease a fully electric car through salary sacrifice.
• Cycle to work scheme – save on bike and equipment costs.
• Environmental initiatives - participate in projects like tree planting and biodiversity regeneration.

Working Culture:

• Our Social Value Fund allows employees to make a positive difference.
• Social events – regular opportunities to connect with colleagues.
• Charity sports events – participate in community-focused activities.
• Connected communication systems - various platforms for engagement and collaboration.
• Team meetings - regular discussions within teams.
• Long term career development – a wide range of career opportunities across sectors.

Recruitment Agencies please note: Lucion operates a strict PSL. We only accept CVs from agencies appointed by Lucion’s Talent Acquisition Team.

Important: Be cautious of fraudulent activities impersonating our company. Our recruitment process does not involve payments or requests for personal information.

• Job Category: Geoenvironmental & Geotechnical Services