Land Quality Specialist — Hybrid/Office, Environmental Risk

SGN; Yarnton; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (6%/12%)

Enhanced maternity & family leave

Life Assurance

HolidayPlus

Virtual GP & Employee Assistance

Discounts & corporate perks

Job summary

SGN is seeking an environmental land quality specialist to support contaminated land management and decommissioning across its estate. You will work with the Head of Land Quality & Decommissioning to assess risks, drive environmental compliance and contribute to infrastructure projects.

You will coordinate assessments, oversee consultants, review site reports and maintain quality records while liaising with contractors and stakeholders to ensure delivery and governance.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Geography, Earth Sciences or related discipline.
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in an associated discipline.
• Experience or exposure to environmental/land quality and decommissioning sector.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to assess information and risks.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and to build relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate land quality assessments across SGN's property portfolios.
• Assist in procurement and oversight of environmental consultants and remediation contractors.
• Review and approve site investigation reports, risk assessments and remediation strategies.
• Support land acquisition, redevelopment, decommissioning and gas rationalisation projects with technical land quality input.
• Maintain land quality records, risk registers and governance documentation while ensuring compliance with legislation.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Collaborative approach

Education

Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science/Engineering/Geology

Master’s Degree in related discipline

Job description

SGN is seeking an environmental land quality specialist to support contaminated land management and decommissioning across its estate. You will work with the Head of Land Quality & Decommissioning to assess risks, drive environmental compliance and contribute to infrastructure projects.

You will coordinate assessments, oversee consultants, review site reports and maintain quality records while liaising with contractors and stakeholders to ensure delivery and governance.