Principal Contaminated Land / Geo-Environmental Consultant

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working flexibility

Work-life balance initiatives

Health and wellbeing programmes

Gymflex scheme

Inclusivity and belonging initiatives

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking skilled Senior and Principal Contaminated Land / Geo-environmental Consultants to support contaminated land assessment and remediation across the UK. Candidates will manage projects, supervise site investigations, and prepare comprehensive technical reports.

The role requires a relevant technical degree, with a strong understanding of the UK contamination regime. The position promotes hybrid working and offers various benefits to ensure work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.
• Understanding of risk-based approach to contamination assessment.
• Prepared to work towards Chartership/Professional Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and site investigations.
• Supervise field work and data collation.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure highest safety standards.

Skills

Knowledge of land contamination regime

Project and task management

Report writing and presentation skills

Data handling and GIS use

Education

Relevant technical degree (chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, environmental science)

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking Senior and Principal Contaminated Land / Geo-environmental Consultants to support contaminated land assessment and remediation projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Project and task management
• Management of site investigations
• Supervision of field work, including soil logging, environmental sampling, chemical and geotechnical testing, groundwater sampling, and ground gas monitoring
• Data collation, review and interpretation
• Preparation and review of technical reports, including desk studies, ground investigation reports, remediation options appraisals and verification reports
• Site investigation design
• Development of client relationships
• Ensuring all work is delivered in line with procedures and to the highest safety, health and environmental standards
• Support to early careers professionals

Experience

• Knowledge of the requirements for planning, designing and management of site investigations
• Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and their application to safe design and implementation of site investigations
• Understanding of the UK land contamination regime and the risk‑based approach to assessment
• Report writing, presenting complex technical information concisely and accurately
• Data handling experience, including GIS use (desirable)
• Knowledge of regulatory regimes such as TCPA, DCO, environmental permitting, due diligence, nuclear site end states, GRR, and environmental impact assessment
• Specialist technical areas such as quantitative risk assessment, waste/material management, radiological characterisation, hydrogeology and remediation

Qualifications

• Relevant technical degree (chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, environmental science, etc.)
• Working towards or prepared to work towards Chartership/Professional Qualification (e.g., QP) with a relevant institution
• Able to travel to sites across the UK as required

Benefits

• Hybrid working with the flexibility to work from home up to two days a week
• Work‑life balance initiatives such as the “WSP My Hour” and flexible leave options
• Health and wellbeing programmes including a virtual GP service and a comprehensive menopause support package
• Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off annual gym memberships
• Inclusivity and belonging initiatives, with employee resource groups and a commitment to diversity and inclusion

Equal Opportunities Statement

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.