Geo-Environmental Consultant

Ciwmjobs; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an enthusiastic early-career Geoenvironmental Consultant to join our infrastructure and environment team in Cardiff. The role combines field-based investigations with office-based reporting, with an initial emphasis on site work and supervision of drilling, sampling and ground gas monitoring.

You will prepare interpretive technical reports and liaise with subcontractors and clients, applying knowledge of BS EN 5930, NHBC standards, and health and safety best practices.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in geo-environmental industry.
• Experience with Contractor or geotechnical/Geoenvironmental work desired.
• Knowledge of BS EN 5930, EA guidance, NHBC Standards.
• Supervision of geo-environmental assignments.
• Monitoring gas and groundwater levels and sampling.
• Liaison with sub-contractors and clients on projects.
• Technical report writing including Desk Studies.
• Commitment to Health and Safety and environmental protection.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Cat and Genny training.
• First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field investigations for contaminated and geotechnical sites.
• Oversee drilling, well construction, testing and groundwater sampling.
• Monitor groundwater levels and ground gas on site.
• Prepare interpretive technical reports and liaise with clients/sub-contractors.
• Balance site and office work over time, initial workload site-based.

Skills

Geoenvironmental experience

Contractor experience

BS EN 5930 knowledge

Site supervision

Groundwater sampling

Technical report writing

Health and safety

Team player

Independent thinking

Communication skills

CSCS card

SSSTS/IOSH

First aid

Cat and Genny trained

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

BSc / MSc / BEng in Environmental Science / Geology / Civil Engineering

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic early career Geoenvironmental Consultant within our infrastructure and environment team in Cardiff.

Our team provides contaminated land, hydrogeological and ground engineering services to the both the infrastructure and buildings sector. We work holistically with diverse teams to provide high-quality, value-driven services that support the construction and redevelopment of sites within the South Wales region.

Your day-to-day tasks will involve a mix of field and office-based work, with a strong initial focus on site-based work. You will supervise field investigations for contaminated sites and geotechnical sites. This includes overseeing drilling, well construction, testing, and conducting groundwater sampling and water level monitoring along with ground gas monitoring. Following this fieldwork, you will prepare high-quality interpretive technical reports. While the balance between site and office work will vary over time, the initial workload is expected to be primarily site-based.

About You:

• Post-graduate experience in a geo-environmental industry.
• Experience working for a Contractor and/or geotechnical/Geoenvironmental experience would also be highly desirable.
• Good working knowledge of relevant and up to date British Standards (eg BS EN 5930), Industry Guidance (eg EA LC:RM) and NHBC Standards.
• Supervision, reporting and management of geo-environmental assignments.
• Monitoring of gas and groundwater levels and groundwater sampling.
• Liaison with sub-contractors and clients assisting in the delivery of projects.
• Technical report writing (including Desk Studies).
• Strong commitment to Health and Safety and environmental protection during ground investigations.
• Self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and independent thinker with an enthusiastic approach to work.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• CSCS card
• SSSTs or IOSH equivalent site supervisor certificate
• First Aid training
• Cat and Genny trained.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications:

• A BSc, MSc or BEng or higher qualification in a relevant subject (Environmental Science geology, civil engineering, environmental science, and Earth Sciences).

Why Join Us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.