Associate - Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental

​; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Leeds is looking for an Associate Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental professional. This role involves being a technical leader, managing environmental assessments, and developing remediation strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the field and a degree in Environmental Science or Geology. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 Days annual leave

Employer matched pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts & cashback benefit

Healthcare cashback scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in geotechnical or geo-environmental consultancy.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (CEnv, CGeol, CSci) is desirable.
• Knowledge of contaminated land regulations and remediation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage site investigations, contaminated land assessments.
• Design remediation strategies to mitigate contamination risks.
• Provide technical leadership on geo-environmental matters.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Site investigations

Regulatory compliance

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading environmental and geo-environmental consultancy and provider of specialist risk management and compliance services, operating across a diverse range of sectors including infrastructure, construction, and the built environment.

With a strong reputation for innovation and integrity, they seek passionate individuals to contribute to projects that make a meaningful impact on safety and sustainability. As an Associate Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental within their team in Leeds, you will take a leadership role in managing the environmental aspects of land assessments, remediation, and development projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

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

On offer

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Employer matched pension contribution scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts & cashback benefit
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Enhanced parental leave

To apply for the position of Associate - Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

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