Land Quality Consultant

Amentum; Butterwick; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Land Quality Consultant to support contaminated land and decommissioning projects. The candidate will gain hands-on experience in site investigations, data interpretation, and risk assessments. A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related field is required, along with a willingness to learn and develop technical skills. Opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements are provided.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Some experience in contaminated land or environmental consultancy is desirable.
• Basic understanding of site investigation and risk assessment principles is preferred.
• Ability to produce clear reports under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Participate in site investigations and data collection.
• Assist in interpreting field and laboratory results.
• Learn and apply UK environmental legislation.

Skills

Teamwork & Communication

Analytical Skills

Technical Aptitude

Motivation & Growth Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Tools

Excel

GIS

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Land Quality Consultant professional to support our ongoing contaminated land and decommissioning projects across our environment, energy and defence businesses. In this role, you will work closely with senior colleagues to gain hands-on experience in site investigations, data interpretation, risk assessments, and remediation design. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills and progress in a highly regulated and dynamic field. We offer flexible working arrangements (a mix of office-based and home working). This role can be based in Harwell, Rotherham, Cumbria or Birchwood.

Responsibilities

• Field Work & Data Collection: Participate in site investigations (soil, groundwater, gas monitoring), collecting samples and logging data accurately.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Assist in interpreting field and laboratory results, contributing to conceptual site models (CSMs) and preliminary risk assessments for human health and controlled waters.
• Collaboration: Work alongside senior consultants and project managers, following instructions and meeting deadlines.
• Regulatory Awareness: Learn and apply relevant UK environmental legislation, guidance, and codes of practice, including Part 2A, the Environmental Permitting Regulations, and CL:AIRE DoWCoP.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to strict HSE requirements, both on-site and in office environments, ensuring you and your colleagues maintain safe working conditions.
• Professional Development: Seek opportunities to broaden your technical knowledge (through project work, training, and mentoring), and actively engage in personal development plans.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor\'s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Geoscience, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master\'s degree is advantageous but not essential.
• Early Career Experience: Some experience (via internships, placements, or entry-level roles) in contaminated land or environmental consultancy is desirable but not mandatory.
• Technical Aptitude: Basic understanding of site investigation techniques, risk assessment principles, and relevant environmental legislation, with a willingness to learn quickly.
• Teamwork & Communication: Ability to work effectively in a team setting, following guidance from more experienced colleagues, with good written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical Skills: Comfortable handling data, using basic software tools (e.g., Excel, GIS), and producing clear, concise reports under supervision.
• Motivation & Growth Mindset: Keen interest in developing a career in land quality and an enthusiasm for continuous learning, including willingness to travel to different project sites.
• Other: A valid UK driving licence (or ability to obtain one in the near future) is beneficial.

About The Opportunity

Amentum provides client-oriented solutions across our environment, energy, and defence businesses. With a strong order book and a diverse, exciting portfolio of projects across the UK and internationally, we need to expand our team of environmental specialists across multiple disciplines required to deliver a project lifecycle — from new build and operations through to decommissioning and site end use. We offer opportunities for significant career advancement, attractive remuneration, and flexible working, as well as leadership and client relationship role development.

Benefits & Workplace

We offer a supportive environment for building foundation skills in contaminated land consultancy. You will have the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects while developing your technical expertise and professional competencies under the mentorship of experienced practitioners. We are committed to work-life balance and flexibility, including hybrid, part-time, and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.