Environmental Scientist

Aldwych Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in London is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join their award-winning Land Quality team. You'll support contaminated land assessments and collaborative projects. Key qualifications include 2-3 years' experience in consultancy, technical proficiency in assessments, and a relevant degree. The role offers a salary up to £45,000, generous holiday allowance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced pension and life assurance

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive training and mentoring

Support towards Chartership

Wellbeing-focused workplace

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in environmental consultancy or contaminated land assessment.
• Technical proficiency in preparing land quality assessments and managing investigations.
• Strong data management, numeracy, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver Stage 1-3 contaminated land assessments and documentation.
• Specify and manage ground investigations.
• Conduct data analysis, report writing, and risk assessments for contaminated sites.

Skills

Environmental consultancy experience

Data management

Report writing

Communication

Technical proficiency in land quality assessments

Client-focused approach

Interest in professional development

Education

BSc and/or MSc in Environmental Science

Graduate membership of a relevant professional institute

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Environmental Scientist - London

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (DOE). Contract: Permanent.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Scientist to join a highly regarded, multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in London. You'll be part of a dynamic and award‑winning Land Quality team recognised for its innovative and sustainable approach to land remediation and brownfield regeneration. The consultancy's reputation for excellence is backed by multiple awards – including Remediation Project of the Year at the Sustainability Delivery Summit Awards 2025 and Best Sustainable Brownfield / Urban Regeneration / Infrastructure Scheme at the Brownfield Awards 2024.

Working as part of the Land Quality team and reporting to the Land Quality Associate, you will support the delivery of contaminated land and environmental assessments across a wide range of redevelopment projects. You'll collaborate closely with in‑house teams across Geotechnical, Civil, Structural, Development Planning, GIS, and Transport Engineering, contributing to multidisciplinary project delivery. This role offers excellent scope for professional growth within a supportive, innovative environment – ideal for a proactive scientist who enjoys solving complex problems and applying environmental science to real-world redevelopment challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver Stage 1‑3 contaminated land assessments and related documentation.
• Specify and manage ground investigations, including coordination with contractors and laboratories.
• Conduct data analysis, report writing, and risk assessments for contaminated sites.
• Develop and refine Conceptual Site Models (CSMs) using geological and hydrogeological data.
• Liaise with clients, regulators, and project partners to ensure timely, high‑quality project outcomes.
• Apply an understanding of chemistry, hydrogeology, and environmental risk to practical site assessment and remediation.
• Contribute to sustainable land‑use solutions, including soil re‑use and ground gas assessment.
• Work collaboratively with in‑house engineering teams to deliver integrated project solutions.

Key Skills & Experience

• 2‑3 years' experience in environmental consultancy or contaminated land assessment.
• Technical proficiency in preparing land quality assessments and managing investigations.
• Strong data management, numeracy, and reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with CLEA methodology, ground gas assessment, and sustainable remediation principles.
• Competence with Excel, Microsoft Access, and other data analysis tools.
• BSc and/or MSc in Environmental Science or a related field.
• Graduate membership of a relevant professional institute (or equivalent experience).
• A commercially aware, client‑focused approach with a genuine interest in contributing to a growing SME.
• Enthusiasm for professional development and engagement with industry bodies such as SoBRA.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £45,000 DOE
• Generous holiday allowance
• Enhanced pension and life assurance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive training, mentoring, and CPD opportunities
• Support towards Chartership
• A positive, innovative workplace focused on wellbeing and sustainability

If you're an ambitious Environmental Scientist looking to advance your career within an award‑winning consultancy delivering sustainable, high‑impact projects – we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join a forward‑thinking team where your technical skills and enthusiasm for environmental excellence will thrive.

Michael Finch
(phone number removed)

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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