Geo-environmental Consultant/ Hydrogeologist

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dynamic Geo-environmental Consultant/Hydrogeologist to join their Birmingham office. This role involves working on innovative projects related to land contamination and environmental assessments, contributing to some of the largest infrastructure initiatives in the UK. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, utilizing their expertise in hydrogeology and GIS to deliver impactful solutions. With a commitment to sustainable engineering and social value, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant difference in the field while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Employee networks

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• Higher education qualification in relevant engineering or science subject.
• Understanding of land contamination and brownfield issues.

Responsibilities

• Organise and assess information for Phase 1 Desk Studies.
• Prepare and deliver factual and interpretative reports.
• Design and supervise environmental investigations.

Skills

Land contamination understanding

Hydrogeology

GIS (QGIS/ArcGIS)

Project management

Environmental sampling

Education

Higher education in geology or environmental science

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

Job description

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Consulting

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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Job Description

We have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Contaminated Land / Environmental Consultant / Hydrogeologist to join our Sustainable Land and Resource Management Practice in our Birmingham office.

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading engineering and design consultancies; we have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time critical infrastructure projects. The Sustainable Land and Resource Management Practice is a well-established, award-winning, multi-disciplinary environmental and engineering practice with an extensive portfolio of regeneration and development projects and a highly skilled team, notably with staff winning various Brownfield Briefing awards over the past years.

The successful candidate will be an important part of an innovative and technically excellent team helping deliver projects to a number of the largest UK-based and international infrastructure projects, including nuclear new-build. AtkinsRéalis contaminated land specialists work on land contamination, hydrogeology, and brownfield redevelopment projects, providing innovative solutions to engineering challenges. The work involves local and national projects across markets such as Cities, Transportation, and Energy Infrastructure, in regions including the South West, Wales, Midlands, the UK, and internationally.

Responsibilities:

• Organise, collate, and assess desk-based information for Phase 1 Desk Studies, leading digital initiatives and automation efforts.
• Manage digital data, develop conceptual site models, and undertake risk assessments for human health and water environments.
• Prepare and deliver factual and interpretative reports.
• Design Phase 2 site investigations, supervise environmental/geo-environmental investigations, and monitor site activities including soil sampling and ground gas/vapour/leachate/groundwater/surface water sampling, supporting contractor management and liaison.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies, prepare H&S plans for site investigations, and manage health and safety on-site.
• Prepare relevant Environmental Impact Assessment chapters.
• Maintain and develop personal competence and CPD, supported by the business.
• Manage own work, supporting senior management to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to client expectations.

Requirements:

• Higher education qualification in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g., geology, geography, hydrogeology, chemistry, earth sciences, environmental science).
• Understanding of land contamination and brownfield issues, relevant codes of practice, and industry standards.
• Willingness to travel and undertake site work across the UK.
• Experience with geospatial data (GIS) using software such as QGIS and/or ArcGIS.
• Experience managing large project data, especially GIS and AGS data.
• Experience supervising site investigations, including trial pitting, drilling, and environmental sampling.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies and in the Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation and data to help deliver critical projects for future infrastructure, challenging the status quo. We are committed to sustainable engineering, social value, and supporting diverse communities through various programs and networks.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

This role may require security clearance, dependent on UKSV vetting processes, which may include proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or more. Please do not mention current or previous security clearance in your application.

We promote diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible working, and employee networks to support staff from all backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.