Ground & Water UK & Ireland - Expression of Interest

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Training & mentoring

Chartership support

Flexible benefits

Job summary

WSP is seeking Contaminated Land / Geo-environmental Consultants to support site investigations and remediation projects across the UK. The role focuses on fieldwork, data interpretation, and collaborative report development within a growing ground and water team.

You will contribute to Phase 1 desk studies, perform soil logging, oversee sub-contractors, and help prepare technical reports while adhering to CDM and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• On-site experience of site investigation and other field works.
• Experience in Phase 1 contaminated land/geo-environmental desk studies.
• Knowledge of planning, designing and management of site investigations.
• Experience of soil logging and CDM regulations.
• Knowledge of the UK land contamination regime and risk-based assessment.

Responsibilities

• Site work including supervision and management of site investigations.
• Field work including soil logging, environmental sampling and ground gas monitoring.
• Data collation, review and interpretation.
• Support with site investigation design.
• Preparation of technical reports including desk studies, site investigation reports and remediation studies.
• Ensure work meets safety, health and environmental standards.

Skills

Site investigations

Data handling

Report writing

CDM Regulations

GIS (desirable)

Education

Relevant degree e.g. chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, or environmental science

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you

To find out more about our growing Ground and Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Ground risk and remediation | WSP

We are seeking to support our growing world class team to ensure we continue to deliver the high calibre of service and technical excellence both we and our clients expect. With a strong pipeline of confirmed work moving into 2025, we have opportunities for Contaminated Land / Geo-environmental Consultants and Assistant Consultants to join our team. This role is specifically to support contaminated land assessment and remediation projects.

This position offers excellent career development potential including training and mentoring. A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

A little more about your role…

• Site work including supervision and management of site investigations
• Field work including soil logging, environmental sampling and ground gas monitoring
• Data collation, review and interpretation
• Support with site investigation design
• Preparation of technical reports including desk studies, site investigation reports, and remediation studies and verification reports
• Ensuring that all work is delivered in line with procedures and to the highest safety, health and environmental standards

A Typical Week Could Include Activities Such As

• Phase 1 Desk Study researching and reporting
• Phase 2 Site Investigation design, supervision, soil sampling, soil logging, subcontractor management, human health/water environment risk assessment and reporting
• Adherence (with training) to best technical, engineering and health & safety practice
• Communicating with clients, subcontractors and working as part of a project team

Your team…

The team provides land contamination management services to private and public sector clients in the property, government agency, energy, industrial and nuclear sectors.

WSP provides an excellent environment in which to grow professionally, and the successful candidate will be fully supported with their continued development. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with and being supported by team members, project managers and project directors.

Our offices have several networks to help early career professionals, meet colleagues and make connections around the business, as well as the opportunity for plenty of social activities.

You will be based in the North/North East of England, preferably from our Leeds office or secondly our Newcastle office. You will be expected to attend sites across the UK when required, though primarily in the North of England.

Experience

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• On-site experience of site investigation and other similar field works
• Experience in the preparation of Phase 1 contaminated land/geo-environmental desk studies
• Knowledge of the requirements for planning, designing and management of site investigations
• Experience of soil logging
• Knowledge of the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations in site investigations
• Knowledge of the land contamination regime within the UK and the risk-based approach to the assessment of land contamination
• Report writing including presenting information in a concise and accurate manner
• Data handling, including experience in the use of GIS is desirable

Qualifications

• Relevant degree e.g. chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, or environmental science

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.