Geo-environmental Consultant

RSK Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Bristol is seeking an experienced Geo-Environmental Consultant. You will participate in a variety of geo-environmental projects, assist in ground investigations, and write reports. The ideal candidate holds a BSc in Geology or Environmental Science and has expertise in soil sampling and contaminated land legislation. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package including life assurance and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free life assurance cover

Flexible benefits programme

Qualifications

• Able to complete factual and interpretative assessments to a basic level.
• Track record in managing time and resources effectively.
• In possession of a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Participate in geo-environmental projects.
• Assist with ground investigations and desk studies.
• Write factual and interpretative reports.

Skills

Soil sampling

Ground investigations

Report writing

Knowledge of contaminated land legislation

Education

BSc in Geology or Environmental Science

MSc (desirable)

Job description

The Vacancy

RSK Geosciences are seeking an experienced Geo-Environmental Consultant to join the team based in Bristol. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients including engineers, house-builders, oil companies and local authorities. RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and allowing employees to reach their full potential.

Due to continued growth we are now seeking a consultant to fulfill the following responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Participating in a variety of geo-environmental projects for both external clients and for other teams within RSK
• Assisting with ground investigations and desk studies
• Soil logging to current UK standards, including laboratory scheduling
• Experience of soil sampling plus water monitoring/sampling
• Writing factual and interpretative reports
• Geotechnical reporting requirements beneficial
• Knowledge of contaminated land legislation and reporting requirements
• Preparing factual site investigation data
• Travel to other offices and sites within the UK (as needed)

Qualification and Experience:

• BSc or equivalent in Geology, Environmental Science or similar
• MSc desirable but not essential
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional body with a longer term goal to move toward chartership with a relevant institution
• Basic knowledge of planning legislation
• Experience of site inspections and reporting, preferably on residential developments
• Able to complete factual and interpretative assessments to a basic level
• Able to deliver projects and work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy
• Track record in managing time and resources effectively and within budget
• In possession of full UK driving license

Salary and Benefits:

• Commensurate with Experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free life assurance cover
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, and private health care

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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

About Us

We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.

Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK's leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.

RSK Geosciences 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?

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Benefits

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme