Environmental Consultant

RSK Raw; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an Environmental Consultant to join their team in Newbury. This role combines site and office work, focusing on environmental contracting and consultancy projects, including spill response and remediation. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of industry experience, along with strong communication and organisational skills.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Regular training and career development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ relevant industry experience.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Enthusiasm and drive to deliver the requirements of this role.

Responsibilities

• Managing rapid response to environmental incidents.
• Undertaking Phase I and Phase II site investigations.
• Preparing Health and Safety documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in science/environment/land related subject

Tools

CSCS card

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The Vacancy

Newbury, UK.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering an exciting mix of site and office work, and environmental contracting and consultancy projects.

The Vacancy

RSK Raw part of the RSK Group have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Consultant/Senior Consultant to join our team in Kingsclere, Newbury, UK.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering an exciting mix of site and office work, and environmental contracting and consultancy projects.

RSK RAW offers multi-disciplinary environmental protection and risk reduction services to a wide range of industries and clients across the UK, and are specialists in the provision of spill response, contamination investigation and remediation projects.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and delivering rapid response to environmental incidents in a variety of urban and rural settings;
• Pro-active assessment of pollution risks to the environment and the application of a variety of techniques for containing and recovering oils or other contaminants of concern;
• Maintaining accurate site notes, and excellent time management, organisational and communication skills at all times;
• Undertaking Phase I and Phase II site investigations;
• Carrying out desk-based research;
• Preparing site plans;
• Organising, undertaking, and supervising site works;
• Procuring and managing subcontractors for allocated projects, ensuring control of financial and health and safety matters;
• Preparing cost proposals / tenders;
• Preparing factual and interpretative reports;
• Preparing Health and Safety documentation, including method statements, risk assessments and site records;
• Adherence to RSK Raw management systems, including site specific and point of work health & safety risk assessments and method statements;
• Financial control of allocated projects including project driven invoicing, issuing of purchase orders, and chasing payment on outstanding and overdue invoices;
• Accountable for management and performance of projects and continued delivery of a high quality service, providing clear, commercially focused solutions;
• Pro-active client management, maintaining good communication throughout the lifecycle of a project, being aware of the client’s needs and providing regular progress reports and confirming any variances as they arise;
• To ensure maximum flexibility and to reflect the Company's evolving needs, you may be asked to perform additional tasks that may be reasonably expected within your level of capability without additional remuneration.
  
  
  

Additional information:

• We operate a 24/7 spill response service for our clients. As such, you may be required to work out of normal operating hours, for which you will be compensated.
• Although the role is regionally focussed, there may sometimes be a need for travel and staying away from home to cover the needs of the business throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.
• There are opportunities available for collaborative working with other businesses within the RSK Group.
  
  
  

Qualifications/Experience:

• At least 3 years’ relevant industry experience;
• Project management experience (desirable);
• A degree level qualification in a science / environment / land related subject;
• Associate membership of a professional body (desirable);
• Flexible attitude to work;
• Enthusiasm and drive to deliver the requirements of this role;
• The ability to work as an effective member of a team and on your own initiative;
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills;
• CSCS card;
• Full UK / EC driving licence (essential).
  
  
  

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary depending on experience
• Contributory pension scheme
• A flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays and private healthcare
• Regular training and career development
  
  
  

RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

RSK Raw is a leading specialist in inland oil spill response and remediation. We have been resolving pollution and oil spills since 1998. Annually, we investigate and remediate more than 600 pollution incidents on domestic and commercial premises. From our 17 offices in the UK and Ireland, we can reach any location on each island within four hours.

RSK Raw teams have unrivalled expertise informed by almost 20 years of delivering specialist technical remediation and inland oil spill response services. Our core business is treating oil spills, remediating affected land, water, and materials for homeowners, developers, contractors, manufacturers, and the insurance sector. In 2016, we won a RoSPA Gold Award. UKSpill named us its domestic responder of the year in 2016 and 2017.

RSK Raw is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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