Geo-environmental consultant

Pertemps; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in England is seeking a Geo-Environmental Consultant to support projects for external clients. Responsibilities include conducting site investigations, supervising ground sampling, and preparing technical reports. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a relevant field and experience in the geo-environmental sector. Competitive salary and extensive benefits package offered, including private healthcare and generous pension contributions.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Company vehicle or car allowance

Private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

On-site gym

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of ground investigation and geo-environmental sector.
• Experience in producing geotechnical and geo-environmental interpretative reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site walkovers and prepare Phase I Desk Studies.
• Supervise various ground investigations.
• Prepare engineers’ logs using specialist software.

Skills

Ground investigation expertise

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Report production skills

BS5930 standards knowledge

Education

Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Tools

Specialist software for logging samples

Job description

Our client is looking for a Geo-Environmental Consultant to support upcoming projects for external clients and a growing portfolio of work. You will help drive the development of the business area and undertake land and ground investigations.

Company

Expert environmental consultancy who have been providing services for developers, planners, local authorities, and private clients across the UK for nearly 25 years. They cover geotechnical and contaminated land site investigation and interpretation as well as noise impact assessments, air quality monitoring and thermal imaging surveys

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out site walkovers and prepare Phase I Desk Studies
• Supervise ground investigations, including trial pitting, window sampling and cable percussion drilling
• Log samples to BS5930 standards and prepare engineers’ logs using specialist software
• Conduct gas and groundwater monitoring, including sampling
• Undertake validation sampling
• Prepare Certificates of Conformance for contaminated land and geotechnical investigations
• Assist with technical reporting, including Generic Risk Assessments and Ground Investigation Reports
• Contribute to internal project management and resource planning, aligned with experience and capability
• Implement and manage quality and safety procedures for all geo-environmental services
• Provide effective management and development of direct reports in line with organisational culture, values and HR practices

What they are looking for

• Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of ground investigation and the geo-environmental sector, including equipment, specifications, contract forms, and relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• Experience producing geotechnical and geo-environmental interpretative reports based on factual investigation data and test results
• Knowledge of UK legislation and guidance relating to contaminated land and geotechnical engineering
• SSSTS certification
• CSCS Card
• Full, valid driving licence

What they offer

• Highly competitive salary
• Company vehicle or car allowance plus fully expensed fuel card for personal and professional mileage
• Generous pension scheme (employer contribution up to 10%, increasing with service)
• Private healthcare for employees, partners and children up to age 21
• 22 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown (not deducted from holiday allowance)
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Income protection
• Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance
• On-site gym at head office, including health checks, personalised programmes and wellbeing sessions
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to an in-house Occupational Health Nurse
• Long service awards
• Vouchers for key life events such as marriage and the birth or adoption of a child
• A comprehensive social calendar, including family events, team activities, sports events and seasonal celebrations