Graduate / assistant GeoEnvironmental Consultant

RGB Network; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant to undertake land and ground investigations and support projects for clients. The role involves supervising investigations, preparing reports in compliance with standards, and implementing quality procedures. A degree in a relevant field and a strong understanding of UK legislation related to contaminated land is essential. The company offers a competitive salary, vehicle allowance, generous pension, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Company vehicle or car allowance

Generous pension scheme

Private healthcare

22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Life insurance

Income protection

Discretionary annual bonus

On-site gym

Training and development opportunities

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Long service awards

Qualifications

• A degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a similar field.
• Strong understanding of ground investigation methods and the geo-environmental sector.
• Experience with geotechnical and geo-environmental reports is required.
• Knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation is necessary.
• A valid driving license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site walkovers and prepare Phase I Desk Studies.
• Supervise ground investigations and logging of samples to standards.
• Monitor gas and groundwater during investigations.
• Prepare necessary Certificates of Conformance for investigations.
• Assist with technical reporting including risk assessments.

Skills

Ground investigation understanding

Report writing/interpretative reports

Health, Safety and Environmental legislation knowledge

Geotechnical knowledge

Team management

Education

Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Specialist software for engineers’ logs

CSCS Card

SSSTS certification

Job description

Our client is looking for a Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant or Assistant Geo-Environmental Consultant to support upcoming projects for external clients and a growing portfolio of work. You will help drive the development of the business area and undertake land and ground investigations.

Company

Expert environmental consultancy who have been providing services for developers, planners, local authorities, and private clients across the UK for nearly 25 years. They cover geotechnical and contaminated land site investigation and interpretation as well as noise impact assessments, air quality monitoring and thermal imaging surveys

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out site walkovers and prepare Phase I Desk Studies
• Supervise ground investigations, including trial pitting, window sampling and cable percussion drilling
• Log samples to BS5930 standards and prepare engineers’ logs using specialist software
• Conduct gas and groundwater monitoring, including sampling
• Undertake validation sampling
• Prepare Certificates of Conformance for contaminated land and geotechnical investigations
• Assist with technical reporting, including Generic Risk Assessments and Ground Investigation Reports
• Contribute to internal project management and resource planning, aligned with experience and capability
• Implement and manage quality and safety procedures for all geo-environmental services
• Provide effective management and development of direct reports in line with organisational culture, values and HR practices

What they are looking for

• Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of ground investigation and the geo-environmental sector, including equipment, specifications, contract forms, and relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• Experience producing geotechnical and geo-environmental interpretative reports based on factual investigation data and test results
• Knowledge of UK legislation and guidance relating to contaminated land and geotechnical engineering
• SSSTS certification
• CSCS Card
• Full, valid driving licence

What they offer

• Highly competitive salary
• Company vehicle or car allowance plus fully expensed fuel card for personal and professional mileage
• Generous pension scheme (employer contribution up to 10%, increasing with service)
• Private healthcare for employees, partners and children up to age 21
• 22 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays and a Christmas shutdown (not deducted from holiday allowance)
• Life insurance (4x salary)
• Income protection
• Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance
• On-site gym at head office, including health checks, personalised programmes and wellbeing sessions
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to an in-house Occupational Health Nurse
• Long service awards
• Vouchers for key life events such as marriage and the birth or adoption of a child
• A comprehensive social calendar, including family events, team activities, sports events and seasonal celebrations