Geo-Environmental Consultant

Allen & York; Takeley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Geo-Environmental Consultant to assist with site investigations and reporting. This role is perfect for recent graduates or individuals with up to 2 years of experience, providing an opportunity to learn from an experienced team. Key responsibilities include supervising ground investigations, monitoring gas and groundwater, and contributing to technical reports. Candidates should possess a degree in a related field, a proactive attitude, and a valid driving license. Join us to kick start your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduation or up to 1-2 years of experience in geo-environmental consultancy.
• CSCS Card required.
• Current Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site walkovers and assist/prepare Phase I Desk Studies.
• Supervise ground investigations including different drilling methods.
• Log samples to BS5930 and prepare engineers' logs.
• Conduct gas and groundwater monitoring.
• Assist in preparation of technical reports.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Understanding of ground investigation

Basic experience in reports

Education

Degree in Geology, Environmental Science or Civil Engineering

Job description

Geo-Environmental Consultant

An opportunity has arisen to join a growing Consultancy as a Geo-Environmental Consultant. You will assist with the growth of the geo-environmental business area for external clients and to manage assistant, and to assist with other services within the team's portfolio. This is a great chance to join a consultancy and develop your skillset, learning from the team with a wealth of experience.

Key Deliverables

• To undertake site walkovers and assist/prepare Phase I Desk Studies.
• Supervise ground investigations which may comprise of trial pitting, window sampling and/or cable percussion drilling.
• Log samples/cores to BS5930 and prepare engineers' logs using proprietary software.
• Undertake gas and groundwater monitoring including sampling as necessary.
• Undertake validation sampling.
• Assist in the preparation of CoC for contaminated land and geotechnical investigations.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports including Generic Risk Assessments and Ground Investigation Reports.
• Contribute to internal management of projects and associated resourcing appropriate to experience and capability.
• Implement and manage the quality procedures and safety procedures for all geo-environmental services
• Aligned with organisational strategy, culture, values and HR practices

Required competencies

• Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering
• Either recent graduation or up to 1-2 years of experience in geo-environmental consultancy.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• An understanding of the ground investigation and geo-environmental industry, including knowledge of relevant plant and equipment, standard specifications, various conditions of contract forms, Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation
• Basic experience in producing geotechnical and geo-environmental interpretative reports based upon analysis of factual site investigation data and test results
• CSCS Card
• Current Driving Licence

Desired Competencies

• Knowledge in UK legislation and guidance relating to contaminated land and geotechnical engineering

This is a great chance to kick start your career. For more information about this opportunity please email [e-mail].

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