Geo-environmental Consultant

RSK Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in the Midlands, UK is looking for a Geo-Environmental Consultant. This full-time, permanent role involves conducting geo-environmental ground investigations, supporting various projects, and providing consultancy services. Candidates should hold a relevant BSc, ideally possess an MSc, and have 1-5 years of experience. The company promotes continuous professional development and offers a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits programme

Mental Health Support

Discounted Gym Membership

Qualifications

• At least 1-5 years of relevant experience in geo-environmental consultancy.
• Understand geology and contaminated land assessment.
• Possess a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support Phase I & II geo-environmental investigations.
• Conduct site works with various investigation methods.
• Perform environmental monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Geological principles

Environmental science

Ground investigation methods

Report writing

Education

BSc in Geology or Environmental Science

MSc (desirable)

Job description

The Vacancy

RSK Geosciences are recruiting for a Geo-Environmental Consultant to join the team based in the Midlands, UK. Candidates will need to be able to get to the Coventry office. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Geosciences team provides consultancy and design services to a range of external clients including engineers, house-builders, oil companies and local authorities. RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and allowing employees to reach their full potential.

Due to a number of exciting new long term projects, we are looking for a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the team, so if you are looking for a challenging role that will offer market leading training and progression, then keep reading!

Responsibilities

• Running and/or supporting Phase I & II geo-environmental ground investigations for all scales of projects and types of site with senior support as necessary including factual and interpretive reporting
• Undertaking site works using a variety of intrusive investigation methods
• Environmental Monitoring visits and reporting
• Incident response visits and associated reporting
• Soil logging to current UK standards, including laboratory scheduling

Qualification and Experience

• BSc or equivalent in Geology, Environmental Science or similar
• MSc desirable but not essential
• Working towards Chartered status with a relevant institution
• Typically requires at least 1-5 years specific relevant experience
• An understanding of geology, ground investigation works, contaminated land, geotechnics
• Basic knowledge of planning legislation
• Able to complete factual and interpretative assessments to a basic level
• Able to deliver projects and work within a multi-disciplinary consultancy
• Track record in managing time and resources effectively and within budget
• In possession of full UK driving license

Salary and Benefits

• Commensurate with Experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free life assurance cover
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, and private health care

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.

Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK's leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.

RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

An RSK Company

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave Purchase
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme