Geo-Environmental Consultant

STANTEC; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training and development

Job summary

A consulting firm in environmental services is looking for an enthusiastic Geoenvironmental Consultant to join their team in Cardiff. This role involves supervising site investigations, preparing technical reports, and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver high-quality services in the infrastructure sector. Candidates should have post-graduate experience in the geo-environmental field and hold relevant qualifications. The firm offers a friendly environment, competitive benefits, and industry-leading training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with groundwater sampling and gas monitoring.
• Ability to supervise field investigations and prepare reports.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field investigations for contaminated and geotechnical sites.
• Prepare high-quality interpretive technical reports.
• Liaise with sub-contractors and clients.

Skills

Post-graduate experience in a geo-environmental industry

Experience working for a contractor

Good working knowledge of British Standards

Technical report writing

Excellent communication skills

CSCS card

First Aid training

Education

BSc, MSc, or BEng in environmental science, geology, or civil engineering

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic early career Geoenvironmental Consultant within our infrastructure and environment team in Cardiff.

Our team provides contaminated land, hydrogeological and ground engineering services to both the infrastructure and buildings sector. We work holistically with diverse teams to provide high-quality, value‑driven services that support the construction and redevelopment of sites within the South Wales region.

Your day‑to‑day tasks will involve a mix of field and office‑based work, with a strong initial focus on site‑based work. You will supervise field investigations for contaminated sites and geotechnical sites. This includes overseeing drilling, well construction, testing, and conducting groundwater sampling and water‑level monitoring along with ground gas monitoring. Following this fieldwork, you will prepare high‑quality interpretive technical reports. While the balance between site and office work will vary over time, the initial workload is expected to be primarily site‑based.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Post‑graduate experience in a geo‑environmental industry.
• Experience working for a contractor and/or geotechnical/geoenvironmental experience would also be highly desirable.
• Good working knowledge of relevant and up‑to‑date British Standards (e.g., BS EN 5930), industry guidance (e.g., EA LC:RM) and NHBC Standards.
• Supervision, reporting and management of geo‑environmental assignments.
• Monitoring of gas and groundwater levels and groundwater sampling.
• Liaison with sub‑contractors and clients assisting in the delivery of projects.
• Technical report writing (including desk studies).
• Strong commitment to health and safety and environmental protection during ground investigations.
• Self‑motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and independent thinker with an enthusiastic approach to work.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills.
• CSCS card.
• SSSTs or IOSH equivalent site supervisor certificate.
• First Aid training.
• Cat and Genny trained.
• Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• A BSc, MSc or BEng or higher qualification in a relevant subject (environmental science geology, civil engineering, environmental science, and Earth Sciences).

Why Join Us?

• Our people culture: we’re a close‑knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
• Great benefits: competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership, and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great projects across all of our sectors in the UK.
• Industry‑leading training and development, as well as paid professional subscriptions.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world‑class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.