Environmental Scientist

Arup; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in London seeks an Environmental Consultant specializing in contaminated land. This six-month contract involves office-based work with site investigations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in environmental science and relevant membership in a professional institute. The position offers competitive benefits and the chance to contribute to impactful projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Income protection cover

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in environmental science, chemistry, or another relevant field.
• Member of a relevant institute or working towards membership.
• Some experience of soil and waste management is preferred.
• Previous contaminated land experience within consultancy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work under senior staff and collaborate with junior staff members.
• Design and supervise ground investigations and assessments.
• Manage and assess data using various analytical tools.
• Prepare contamination assessment and risk assessment reports.

Skills

Soil and waste management

Hydrogeological assessment

Contaminated land experience

Education

Degree in environmental science or related field

Postgraduate degree in relevant subject

Tools

GIS

OpenGround

Excel

Leapfrog

Job description

Overview

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through our work, we make a positive difference in the world. We work with infrastructure developers, property companies, governments and landowners to embed effective management of land, air and water through planning, delivery and operation of new and retrofit projects. Our service is comprehensive, including air quality, biodiversity, noise, community engagement, environmental assessment and management, land quality, water, resources and waste, and the maintenance and protection of historic environments. Shaped by our engineering heritage, we offer rigorous environmental assessments and management practice to inform and communicate a clear understanding of the environmental issues and opportunities. Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it.

About this career opportunity

The position is for a six-month fixed term contract as an Environmental (Contaminated Land) Consultant to work within our Land Quality team in London. Clients will include private developers, public sector authorities and other organisations. You will be working in a multi-disciplinary environment alongside other environmental, planning, engineering and urban design specialists, and will work closely with other technical disciplines (both internal and external to Arup) to deliver high quality environmental consultancy services. In this role, you\'ll be largely office based, with some site work, for example, to supervise ground investigations and remediation projects. From time-to-time site work may be more intensive.

Responsibilities

• Working under the direction of senior staff and sharing work with graduates and other junior staff. Undertaking contamination desk studies and site inspections/audits.
• Designing and supervising [contamination] ground investigations/contractors, including site work, scheduling chemical testing and checking factual investigation reports and invoices (note that Arup does not undertake the site work, we design and supervise in conjunction with geotechnical colleagues)
• Assessing and managing data, particularly using GIS, OpenGround, Excel, risk assessment software and other tools such as 3D modelling in Leapfrog.
• Preparation of contamination assessment reports, risk assessments, remediation strategies and verification reports.
• Preparing ground conditions/contamination chapters in environmental statements.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective — in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people with:

• Degree qualified in environmental science, chemistry, contaminated land, geological or hydrogeological or other related field, along with a postgraduate degree in a relevant subject.
• Member of a relevant institute (e.g. CIWEM, IES, Geological Society of London, RSC) or working towards full membership of a relevant institution (CIWEM, IEMA, IES, Geological Society, RSC or equivalent) and considering chartership in the future.
• Some experience of soil and waste management, waste classification, DQRA, hydrogeological assessment, due diligence and environmental permitting would be of benefit.
• Previous contaminated land experience gained within a consulting environment.

Not ready to apply yet, or have questions? Please email Karin Spies at [e-mail]. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member\'s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive — through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup\'s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you\'ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age within legal limits, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you\'re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas — this drives our excellence. Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Karin Spies [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit: https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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Closing date: 11 October 2025

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