Geoenvironmental Consultant

Amentum; Moor Row; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a motivated Geoenvironmental Consultant to join our Earth and Environmental Operations team. This hybrid role involves hands-on field data acquisition, groundwater monitoring and sampling, and desk studies to develop site models and characterize subsurface conditions across the UK.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team and gain exposure to bid preparation, project management, and technical planning while traveling to sites as required in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Formal groundwater sampling training.
• Possession of a CSCS Card.
• IOSH Working Safely certification.
• Formal off-road driving training (LANTRA) is beneficial.
• Dangerous Goods Dispatcher capability desirable.
• Experience of bid preparation desirable.
• Experience in Leapfrog, ArcGIS and Surfer software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support groundwater monitoring and sampling; regular site work with 2 weeks on-site blocks.
• Safety & logistics: maintain field equipment and uphold health & safety standards on-site; work solo when required.
• Technical reporting: write factual and interpretive reports with clear visuals and recommendations.

Skills

Willingness to travel and outdoor work

Education

Geology or Environmental Science degree

Formal groundwater sampling training

CSCS Card

IOSH Working Safely

LANTRA off-road driving training

Dangerous Goods Dispatcher capability

Bid preparation experience

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Surfer

Tools

Leapfrog

ArcGIS

Surfer

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.
In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us.
We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated Geoenvironmental Consultant with a willingness to get hands on experience with environmental monitoring and sampling to join our team within the Earth and Environmental Operations Area. This is a hybrid role. It will require site attendance involving hands-on field data acquisition, including groundwater monitoring. Regular site work is required, with expectations of periods of 2 weeks spent on site. You will be working within a multidisciplinary team with specialities in low strength sedimentary rock, high strength rock and Quaternary geology, and in disciplines ranging from hydrogeology, land quality, geotechnical engineering, engineering geology and geophysics. Much of the work we undertake involves site characterisation, site descriptive models and understanding subsurface conditions. In addition, you will be encouraged to work with the wider Amentum community to further strengthen the team’s capabilities. You will also gain experience in bid preparation, project management and technical planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Data Acquisition: Primary expectation is to lead and support with groundwater monitoring and sampling, using low flow methods or similar monitoring equipment.
  An expectation of 2 weeks at a time to be spent on the site, occurring on a regular basis.
  Some training will be provided.
• Safety & Logistics: Manage field equipment maintenance and uphold strict Health & Safety standards on-site.
  Ability to conduct field work alone.
  Support with geoenvironmental or hydrogeological tasks, including desk studies, creation of conceptual site models, hydrogeological testing, environmental monitoring and characterisation.
  Develop an understanding of the underlying requirements of our clients, and how we can meet those requirements.
• Reporting: Technical writing of factual and interpretive reports, ensuring high-quality visualisations and clear recommendations.

Here's What You'll Need

Education

• A degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Formal groundwater sampling training
• Possession of a CSCS Card
• IOSH working safely certification
• Formal off-road driving training (e.g. LANTRA) is beneficial
• Dangerous Good Dispatching Officer capability is desirable
• Experience of bid preparation desirable
• Experience in the following (or similar) software/s: Leapfrog, ArcGIS, Surfer.
• Willingness to travel to sites across the UK and overseas when required, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual.

People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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