Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant

ByrneLooby; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Company Description

Ayesa is a globally-oriented, forward-thinking company deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, and sustainability. These principles form the bedrock of our dedication to our 12,000+ employees and serve as the driving forces behind our spirit of innovation.

With a presence in over 40 countries worldwide, Ayesa has earned a prominent international reputation in various engineering fields, including infrastructure, water conveyance and treatment systems, transportation, marine projects, waste management, aeronautics, and defense. Additionally, Ayesa is a well-established technology consultancy, specializing in facilitating the digital transformation of large corporations, particularly in the utilities sector, and providing technological solutions for public institutions.

As a technology and engineering firm, we complement our technological proficiency with the capacity to design physical infrastructures. This includes crafting distinctive buildings that imbue cities with character, designing iconic bridges that seamlessly blend into their surroundings, creating transportation systems such as high-speed roads, intelligent roadways, stations, and airports that serve as the backbone of regions, and engineering remotely controlled networks for energy and water distribution, driving urban and demographic development.

Position

You will experience an environment where your contribution will be highly valued and where you can really make a difference. You will contribute to creating value for our clients by developing expert solutions for complex problems whilst being supported and mentored by industry experts. We offer opportunities to use your creative thinking skills, to develop creative yet buildable solutions and to see these solutions implemented on a daily basis. We will provide you with opportunities and resources for career development and together we will define your continuous professional development and career progression.

Key Accountabilities

1. Reporting to Brownfield Team Principal/Associate Director.
2. Basic understanding of geological, geotechnical, and brownfield risks.
3. Delivery of projects:
4. Basic financial and project management (understanding project finances and working to a budget).
5. Supervise ground investigations and undertake remediation and earthworks validation works.
6. Undertake soil sampling and ground gas / groundwater monitoring.
7. Prepare Phase 1, 2 reports.
8. Effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and other project/business stakeholders.
9. Provide technical and operational support to the wider Ayesa business including Brownfield North and South Teams.

Requirements

1. BSc and/or MSc in Geology/Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering/Hydrogeology/Environmental Sciences.
2. Knowledge of UK/EU standards.
3. Clean Full UK Driving Licence.
4. Excellent communication skills.
5. Keen to learn and improve on technical and report writing skills.
6. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills necessary to work as part of a team and to engage with senior management, clients, and regulators.
7. Basic technical understanding of brownfield engineering and contaminated land.
8. Demonstrate an ability to understand complex problems.
9. Can effectively communicate with clients, colleagues and outside agencies and build effective working relationships, always aiming to exceed client expectations.
10. Excellent time and organisational skills allowing completion of work to time and budget.
11. Is committed to Continued Professional Development and remains up-to-date with current developments in the industry.

Other information
This role attracts the following benefits package:

• Competitive Salary package
• Hybrid Working (Ability to work from home 2/3 days)
• Flexible work arrangement
• Pension Match
• Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Training and Development Programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sports and Socials
• Increased annual leave for years of service
• Recognition Awards
• Annual Salary reviews

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Don't hesitate to get in touch with us to request accommodation.