Contaminated Land / Geo-environmental - Consultants and Assistant Consultants

WSP Global Inc.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Contaminated Land and Geo-environmental Consultants to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on site investigations, environmental sampling, and technical report preparation, ensuring adherence to the highest safety and environmental standards. With a commitment to professional growth, the company offers excellent training and mentoring opportunities. Join a collaborative team of experts dedicated to impactful projects, including energy transition and nuclear decommissioning. If you are passionate about making a difference in the environment and advancing your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Training and mentoring

Social activities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in site investigations and preparation of contaminated land studies.
• Knowledge of UK land contamination and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site investigations and manage field work activities.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Site investigation management

Environmental sampling

Soil logging

Data collation and interpretation

Report writing

Knowledge of UK land contamination regime

Application of CDM Regulations

Education

Relevant degree (chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, environmental science)

Working towards Chartership

Job description

In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.

When considering a career move it’s vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong. See what WSP stands for in 2024 and beyond…

To find out more about our Ground and Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/environment

We are seeking to grow our world class team to ensure we continue to deliver the high calibre of service and technical excellence both we and our clients expect. With a strong pipeline of confirmed work moving into 2025, we have opportunities for Contaminated Land / Geo-environmental Consultants and Assistant Consultants to join our team. This role is specifically to support contaminated land assessment and remediation projects.

This position offers excellent career development potential including training and mentoring. A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided.

Your new role, what's involved?

Key Responsibilities

1. Site work including supervision and management of site investigations
2. Field work including soil logging, environmental sampling and ground gas monitoring
3. Data collation, review and interpretation
4. Support with site investigation design
5. Preparation of technical reports including desk studies, site investigation reports and remediation options appraisals and verification reports
6. Ensuring that all work is delivered in line with procedures and to the highest safety, health and environmental standards.

A typical week could include:

1. Phase 1 Desk Study researching and reporting
2. Phase 2 Site Investigation design, supervision, soil sampling, soil logging, subcontractor management, human health/water environment risk assessment and reporting
3. Adherence (with training) to best technical, engineering and health & safety practice
4. Communicating with clients, subcontractors and working as part of a project team

YOUR TEAM

Our team of over 150 professionals at all grades provides land contamination management services to private and public sector clients in the property, government agency, industrial, defence and nuclear sectors. We have expertise across all aspects of contaminated land meaning we have the means to support and develop career development. We have several exciting projects in the pipeline including supporting with the energy transition and nuclear decommissioning.

WSP provides an excellent environment in which to grow professionally, and the successful candidate will be fully supported with their continued development. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with and being supported by team members, project managers and project directors.

Our offices have several networks to help early career professionals, meet colleagues and make connections around the business, as well as the opportunity for plenty of social activities.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Experience

1. On-site experience of site investigation and other similar field works
2. Experience in the preparation of Phase 1 contaminated land/geo-environmental desk studies
3. Knowledge of the requirements for planning, designing and management of site investigations
4. Experience of soil logging
5. Application of the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations in site investigations
6. Understanding of the land contamination regime within the UK and the risk-based approach to the assessment of land contamination
7. Report writing including presenting complex technical information in a concise and accurate manner

Qualifications

1. Relevant degree e.g. chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, or environmental science
2. Working towards / be prepared to work towards Chartership with a relevant institution
3. A full UK driving licence is required