Geo-environmental Consultant

Sweco UK Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Geo-environmental Consultant to join its dynamic team in Bristol. This role involves a mix of site and office work, focusing on brownfield regeneration projects across the UK. You will prepare technical proposals, conduct site investigations, and collaborate with clients and subcontractors to deliver innovative solutions. With opportunities for career progression and support from key technical experts, this position is perfect for those passionate about environmental consultancy and eager to make a meaningful impact in the field. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Science-based degree in Geology, Civil Engineering or Environmental Studies required.
• Experience in site investigations and soil logging to BS 5930 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical proposals and factual/interpretative reports.
• Conduct site investigations and monitor ground gas/water.

Skills

Problem Solving

Contingency Planning

Site Investigation

Soil Logging

Education

Science-based degree in Geology, Civil Engineering or Environmental Studies

Masters degree in relevant field

Tools

Ground Investigation Techniques

Job description

We are currently seeking a talented and highly motivated Geo-environmental Consultant to join our Geo-environmental team based in either our Bristol office. As a member of our team within the Energy, Water & Environment Business Unit, you will undertake site and office-based work supporting UK-wide delivery of brownfield regeneration schemes for a range of public and private sector clients.

The key focus for this position will be to provide your specialist input to a broad range of projects with responsibilities to include the preparation of technical proposals, factual and interpretative report writing, site investigation design, site supervision (including post works ground gas/groundwater monitoring), undertake both qualitative and (with support) quantitative contaminated land risk assessments and liaison with internal/external clients and sub-contractors.

You will also have the opportunity to be involved in the design and delivery of remediation and verification schemes, materials management plans, waste assessment and characterisation. Sweco projects span a variety of clients/former land uses with key technical experts/mentors within our various UK wide teams to support your continued development and career aspirations.

To be successful in this role you’ll possess a science-based degree in a relevant subject such as Geology, Civil Engineering or Environmental Studies. A Masters degree would be beneficial but isn't essential. You will however have some previous experience in site investigations for contaminated land as well as soil logging to BS 5930 2015+A1-2020 along with an understanding of the application and implementation of various ground investigation techniques.

We are looking for someone who has good problem solving/contingency planning skills with the ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions for our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required and are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.