Geo-Environmental Consultant

Evan Craig; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting and engineering firm in the UK seeks a Geo-Environmental Consultant. The candidate will supervise site investigations, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with environmental standards. Must have a degree in geology or related fields and minimum 2 years of experience. The role offers a salary between £30,000 and £36,000, along with an excellent benefits package including private pension, healthcare, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous salary and holiday

Private Pension

Healthcare

Life insurance

Income Protection

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' industry experience required.
• Understanding of contaminated land guidance is essential.
• Must possess a UK driving licence and valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site investigations and contractors.
• Prepare desk study reports and conduct site walkovers.
• Collect and log samples for environmental analysis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

BSc or higher in geology or related field

Tools

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Overview

Our client is part of a leading consulting and engineering company who provide solutions for public and private clients world-wide, while working on some of most challenging and complex projects from conception to completion.

To support continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Geo-environmental Consultant to support the delivery of project assignments. This small, friendly team operates with a flat structure ensuring open collaboration between employees and leadership.

The ideal candidate will be an early careers professional with a background in desk-based assessments and site investigations. They should hold a full UK driving licence and be willing and able to travel throughout the UK for project assignments. There may also be options for overseas travel to support on clients\' projects globally.

Responsibilities

including but not limited to

• Supervision of site investigations including:

• Oversight of drilling contractors performing works using various drilling techniques - windowless sampler, Cable Percussive, rotary, sonic and Cone Penetration Testing
• Oversight of contractors performing trial pitting including machine and hand excavated pits

• Logging to British Standards / Eurocode and preparation of environmental and geotechnical logging records in OpenGround
• Performing field testing using methods such as hand penetrometer, hand held Dynamic Cone Penetrometer and environmental screening using Photo-Ionisation Detector
• Sampling of soils for environmental and geotechnical laboratory analysis
• Groundwater monitoring using dip meter, interface probe
• Groundwater sampling using disposal bailers and low flow methodologies
• Ground gas and soil vapour monitoring using gas analyser and PID
• Preparing desk study reports and conducting site walkovers for Tier 1 reports and due diligence purposes
• Preparing Tier 2 reports including factual reporting on site investigation works, data screening, preliminary risk assessment.

Requirements

• BSc or higher (preferably post-graduate qualification, such as MSc) in geology, geo-environmental or geotechnical engineering type discipline
• Minimum 2 years\' industry background
• Understanding of relevant contaminated land guidance (LCRM), NHBC, CIRIA, Eurocode and British Standards
• Excellent organisation, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently as well as within a project team with excellent problem solving and writing skills
• Track-record in using geographical information systems (GIS) is desirable
• Must possess a UK driving licence and valid passport and be willing to travel within the UK and, occasionally, overseas

On offer

• Salary £30,000 - £36,000
• Excellent benefits package
• Full training
• Generous salary and holiday
• Exciting, varied projects
• 25/26 days holiday & bank holidays
• Private Pension
• Healthcare
• Life insurance
• Income Protection

To apply for the position of Geo-Environmental Consultant, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.