Geoenvironmental Consultant

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Cardiff is looking for an enthusiastic Geoenvironmental Consultant to join their infrastructure and environment team. This role involves supervising field investigations for contaminated sites and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have post-graduate experience in the geo-environmental industry and a relevant qualification. The position offers flexible working arrangements and great benefits, including competitive salary, medical insurance, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Paid professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• Post-graduate experience in geo-environmental industry.
• Experience in supervision, reporting and management of assignments.
• Strong commitment to Health and Safety during investigations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field investigations for contaminated sites.
• Prepare high-quality interpretive technical reports.
• Monitor gas and groundwater levels.

Skills

Post-graduate experience in a geo-environmental industry

Good working knowledge of British Standards

Supervision and management of geo-environmental assignments

Strong commitment to Health and Safety

Excellent communication skills

Education

BSc, MSc or BEng in Environmental Science, geology, civil engineering

Tools

CSCS card

SSSTS or IOSH equivalent site supervisor certificate

First Aid training

Job description

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

Our team provides contaminated land, hydrogeological and ground engineering services to the 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 (eg BS EN 5930), Industry Guidance (eg 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 in all of our sectors across the UK&I
• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

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