Graduate Environmental Consultant

AA Environmental Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy based in Abingdon is seeking a Graduate Environmental Consultant. This role involves conducting site inspections, performing soil and water testing, and writing detailed reports to support environmental permit submissions. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position requires travel for site work, and the company offers a competitive salary, training, and benefits including a performance-based bonus and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent upon experience

Training and Continuing Professional Development

Performance-based bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Coverage of professional membership fees

Use of company vehicles for site visits

Reimbursement of expenses and mileage

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
• A strong communicator with good problem solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and self-motivated.
• Comfortable working independently and in a team.
• Willing and able to travel for site work.
• Holder of a clean UK/EU driving licence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with AutoCAD or other mapping/GIS software.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and compliance assessments.
• Perform soil and water testing, including groundwater monitoring.
• Write detailed reports to support permitting documents.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and engineers.
• Assist in updating Environmental Management System documents.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with AutoCAD or GIS software

Clean UK/EU driving licence

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS software

Job description

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Role: Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire Company: AA Environmental Limited Type: Full Time

About the Role

AA Environmental Limited's environmental permitting team are looking to recruit a Graduate Environmental Consultant to support the delivery of field work, compliance advice and the development of permits. The team works on complex permits associated with the circular economy and are technical experts and leaders in their specialism. You will work directly with the Senior Management Team to deliver projects both in field work and report work. The work includes soil and water sampling, Construction Quality Assurance inspections, compliance assessments and support in the development of environmental permit submissions. The role is physical requiring good health and also will necessitate intermittent travelling and nights away.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and compliance assessments.
• Perform soil and water testing, including groundwater monitoring and surface water sampling.
• Write detailed reports to support permitting documents.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and engineers.
• Assist in updating Environmental Management System documents.

Qualifications and Skills

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline.
• A strong communicator with good problem solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and self-motivated.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Willing and able to travel for site work.
• A holder of a clean UK/EU driving licence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with AutoCAD or other mapping/GIS software.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
• Training and Continuing Professional Development.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Coverage of relevant professional body membership fees.
• Use of company vehicles for site visits.
• Reimbursement of expenses and mileage for site visits (upon agreement).

Application Process

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