Environmental Consultant - contaminated land

GO Contaminated Land Solutions Ltd; East Peckham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

GO Contaminated Land Solutions Ltd is seeking a graduate or return-to-work candidate to join our growing team. The role involves on-site investigations, desk studies, and reporting for a wide range of environmental projects, with hybrid working.

The successful applicant will support the Director, contribute to Phase 1–4 reports, visit sites as required, and assist with project administration. This role offers training in UK environmental practice.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• (Ability to communicate orally and in writing)
• Time management to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of UK environmental legislation, policy, guidance and codes of practice.
• Computer literate with Word, Excel and other commonly used software.

Responsibilities

• Write Phase 1 desk studies and qualitative preliminary risk assessments.
• Scope Phase 2 investigations and write Phase 2 reports.
• Develop remediation strategies and write reports.
• Collate remediation documentation.
• Prepare Phase 4 verification reports.
• Visit sites for Phase 1 site visits.
• Collect samples for testing and monitor remediation work.
• Attend meetings with clients and project team.
• Assist with general office duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Environmental policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

About the job

We are looking for the right person to join our growing team. The role would suit a recent graduate or equally someone returning to the workplace. The successful applicant will be involved in every aspect of our work, on site and in the office on a wide variety of projects.

The job holder will provide support and assistance to the Director in providing reports and carrying out investigations on behalf of clients as well as involvement in projects. The job holder will need to be flexible and available to visit sites as and when required.

We support Hybrid working with this role.

KEY TASKS

• Write desk studies, 'Phase 1' reports including conceptual models and qualitative preliminary risk assessments.
• Scope Phase 2 investigations and write Phase 2 reports.
• Develop remediation strategies and write reports.
• Collate remediation documentation
• Prepare Phase 4 verification reports.
• Visit sites to undertake initial site walk over as part of a phase 1 report.
• Collect samples for testing and monitor or record remediation work.
• Hand dig trial pits.
• Monitor works by sub-contractors.
• Attend meetings with clients and other members of the project team.
• Assist with general office duties, filing, answering the phone, etc.

Qualifications/Skills/Abilities

• Educated to degree level or equivalent for the role
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Able to manage time and meet required deadlines
• Able to work as part of a team
• Maintain technical knowledge of current and future legislation in relation to UK environmental legislation, policy, guidance and codes of practice.
• Be computer literate and conversant with Microsoft Word, Excel and other commonly used software.