Consulting Associate - Site Investigation & Remediation (Entry Level)

ERM: Environmental Resources Management; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy firm is seeking a motivated Contaminated Land & Remediation Consulting Associate for a field-based role in the UK. The successful candidate will supervise contractors during site investigations, conduct field work, and analyze data. A degree in environmental science is preferable, along with a passion for outdoor work and a full UK driving license. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to directly assist in remediation projects.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving license is essential.
• Previous experience in environmental assessment work preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work outdoors is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise contractors during site investigations.
• Conduct field work including soil and groundwater sampling.
• Produce site investigation and verification reports.

Skills

Fieldwork supervision

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in environmental sciences, hydrogeology, geology, geochemistry, or chemistry

Job description

Overview

ERM is looking for a motivated, hands-on Contaminated Land & Remediation Consulting Associate to join our Liability Portfolio Management and Remediation (LPMR) team in the UK.

Working under the direction of program managers and partners, the successful candidate will work on interesting site investigation and remediation projects throughout the region, with increasing responsibility for task/project management duties.

This is a great opportunity to work with ERM's technical experts to implement the latest investigation and remediation technologies as well as more sustainable approaches, while building the required experience to obtain your professional registration.

While every employee is assigned to a local ERM office, this role will be largely based in the field/on client sites, so the successful candidate must be willing and happy to travel regularly as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of contractors and undertaking routine monitoring during site investigations.
• Regular field work (walkovers, logging soils, soil and groundwater sampling, supervising and managing contractors on site).
• Office support (data analysis, manipulation and presentation, reporting, etc.).
• Produce environmental desk study, site investigation and verification reports by undertaking both office and site based work.
• Assist in fee proposal preparation for future work.
• Training will be provided to develop the skills to manage small then medium sized projects, to include financial management.

Experience and qualifications

• An appetite for working outdoors as this role will be predominantly based in the field/on client sites, so a willingness to travel regularly and spend the majority of their time away from home.
• Previous experience in supporting investigation, risk assessment, or environmental assessment work with exposure to fieldwork supervision in an Environmental or Water Consultancy is preferred.
• Experience working on active industrial sites with advanced safety cultures or in remote locations preferred.
• Preferably qualified to degree level in an environmental sciences, hydrogeology, geology, geochemistry or chemistry discipline. Consideration will also be given to non-degree qualified candidates who have some relevant work experience.

General attributes

• A passion and desire to build a career within the wider environmental context.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to think outside the box and tackle problems with little available data.
• The ability to simulate uncertainty and apply this to real situations.
• Ability to work on own initiative and seek assistance when required.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met.
• Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions.
• Take responsibility for personal development.
• Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors.
• Demonstrate pride in work, through accurate timely delivery.
• Be well organised and systematic.
• Full UK driving licence is an essential requirement.

To Apply

We aim to build an inclusive culture by identifying, acquiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce which reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious preference, sexual orientation, physical attributes, educational background.

If you share our value and are interested in this role, please send your CV and cover letter (in English) with your salary expectation.

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