Geo-Environmental Consultant

targetjobs Hired; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious and energetic individual is sought for a dynamic role as a Geo-Environmental Consultant. This position offers a blend of site and office work, where you will manage projects and support regional initiatives. With hands-on guidance from a supportive team, you will develop your skills in both Geo-Environmental and Geotechnical fields. The role involves regular site visits, conducting investigations, and writing comprehensive reports. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking company dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits

Pension Contribution Scheme

Overnight Compensation Payments

Working from Home Option

23 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Regular Training and Career Development

Professional Subscriptions

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in the Geo-Environmental or Geotechnical field.
• Full UK driving license and ability to travel to sites regularly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site investigations and monitoring, managing Geo-Environmental projects.
• Write various geo-environmental reports and liaise with clients and regulators.

Skills

Geo-Environmental Knowledge

Geotechnical Knowledge

Report Writing

Site Investigation Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree in Environmental/Geotechnical/Soil Science

Tools

In Situ Testing Methods

Trial Pitting

Cable Percussive Drilling

Rotary Drilling

Job description

Description

Due to our clients continued expansion we are looking for a Geo-Environmental Consultant. The role will involve both site and office-based tasks and will include providing support to regional projects across the business as required. You will receive hands-on guidance and support from the team, allowing you to develop your career within both Geo-Environmental and Geotechnical fields.

The position provides an ideal opportunity for an ambitious, energetic and capable individual who is confident in communicating effectively with colleagues, multi-disciplinary teams, contractors and regulatory authorities and able to demonstrate competency in decision making during site works.

Key Responsibilities

• Regularly attending site, undertaking investigations, walkovers and monitoring.

• Managing Geo-Environmental projects, dealing with suppliers and preparation of health and safety documentation.

• Writing a range of geo-environmental reports including Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Site Investigations, Remediation Strategies, Validation reports and Agricultural Land Classification Assessments.
• Liaising with clients and regulators.

The Role

• Logging of soils to relevant and up-to-date environmental guidance.
• In situ testing methods, trial pitting, dynamic sampling, cable percussive drilling, auger drilling, conventional rotary.
• Scheduling both chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing.
• Conducting site walkovers and performing a variety of site investigation fieldwork tasks.
• Experience in writing factual and interpretive Geo-environmental reports.
• Geotechnical knowledge including foundation design and slope stability, mining investigations, contaminated land and planning.
• Willingness to learn and take on other environmental disciplines as required

Requirements

• Relevant degree in the environmental / geotechnical / soil science sector
• Minimum 2 years experience in the industry
• Full UK driving license
• Ability to travel to site regularly as required including regular overnight staying.

Benefits

• Salary: Negotiable based on experience and skills. Our client is a Real Living Wage Employer.
• Pension contribution scheme.
• Overnight compensation payments.
• Working from Home option 1 day per week following successful completion of Probationary Period.
• 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Regular training and career development.
• Professional subscriptions.
• Long service awards.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to promoting fair employment practices and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.