Demolition and Decommissioning Consultant

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a candidate for a site-based role supporting decommissioning, demolition, and remediation projects across the UK. You'll be involved in project setup and day-to-day activities, working closely with project managers and teams. Candidates should have experience in high hazard sites and relevant educational qualifications.

The ideal applicant is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent communication skills. A full UK driving licence is essential, and the role may require travel to various sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Engineering Consultancy or site-based role.
• Full UK driving licence (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Attend works/site briefings, meetings, and workshops.
• Observe and report on contractors' works.
• Assist in data gathering and surveying of new projects.
• Ensure adherence to engineering and health and safety practices.
• Communicate effectively with clients and project teams.
• Assist in project delivery.
• Deliver tasks in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction/Demolition Management, or Health, Safety & Environment

Job description

A Little More About Your Role

This role is specifically to support decommissioning, demolition and remediation projects requiring significant periods of sitework / working away (Monday – Friday). The successful candidate will play a key role in the setup and day‑to‑day delivery of projects, working closely with and being supported by team members, project managers and project directors. Activities will typically include monitoring decommissioning and demolition operations, while gaining the knowledge and experience to transition with time and experience towards supervision and eventually management of these works. The position would suit a candidate who has experience of working on high hazard sites either as an engineer or graduate preferably with a background in one of the following areas: engineering, demolition / construction management or health, safety and environment‑based courses. The role will be predominantly site‑based, with travel to and working on sites across the whole of the UK and potentially internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Attendance of works / site briefings, meetings and workshops;
• Observation and reporting of contractors works;
• Assist in the data gathering and surveying of new projects;
• Provision of adherence (with training) to best technical, engineering and health and safety practice including self and others at all times;
• Communicating and liaising effectively and efficiently with clients, contractors and assisting/ working alongside the project team;
• Operational assistance towards the delivery of project;
• Delivery of tasks in a cost‑effective and timely manner.

Experience

• Experience in an Engineering Consultancy or Industrial Engineering or site‑based role.
• A degree associated to one of the following disciplines: Engineering (various), Construction / Demolition Management and/or Health, Safety & Environment.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has a full UK driving licence (or equivalent) – this is essential to the role.
• Is comfortable working on‑site as well as in an office environment.
• Has the ability to use your initiative and be self‑motivated.
• Has confidence to ask questions to understand objectives and expectations, and also to learn for themselves.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Has excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Has the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Has the ability to learn quickly and be adaptable to change.
• Has the ability to deliver on commitments on time and at the right quality.
• Has self‑awareness and understands own limitations.
• Is able to effectively manage time.
• Has a strong work ethic.
• Has the ability to work to a defined budget and timescales.
• Can build rapport and relationships with peers.
• Can build trust and sustainable support network.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.