Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant

RSK Geosciences; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension

Flexible Working

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Childcare Vouchers

Additional Holidays

Professional Membership Fees

Job summary

RSK Geosciences in Bristol is seeking a Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant to lead and contribute to a broad range of geo-environmental projects across the UK. The role involves technical review, client liaison, and mentoring within a growing team.

The position offers hybrid working with potential home-office days and opportunities to advance within a market-leading consultancy. The successful candidate will have extensive geo-environmental expertise, project management capability, and a

Qualifications

• BSc in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or similar.
• Chartered Geologist/Engineer with relevant professional body.
• SoBRA-accredited risk assessor or SiLC desirable.
• Typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead geo-environmental projects and act as project director/lead for large sites.
• Peer review third-party reports against standards and best practices.
• Develop solutions in development, Part IIA, permitting and related sectors.
• Prepare and review technical notes, drawings and reports; share knowledge in seminars.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to exceed expectations and foster repeat business.
• Support business development by promoting the team at events and conferences.
• Occasional travel to other UK offices; uphold health and safety standards.

Skills

Technical Skills

Project Management

Geo-environmental Studies

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Driver's Licence

Education

BSc Geology/Env Science

Chartered Geologist/Engineer

SoBRA/SiLC (desirable)

15+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant to join RSK Geosciences in Bristol. Working alongside an experienced and growing team based UK-wide, you will get involved with a wide variety of geo-environmental projects covering sectors including energy infrastructure, renewables (solar/ wind) and development/ regeneration projects. We have been involved in several high profile and award-winning projects, which have been recognised at the Environment Analyst Brownfield Awards for the last four years. For example, in 2022, RSK Geosciences was the winner in the categories of Best Project Preparatory Work, Best Research, Innovation or Advancement of Science in the Brownfield Sector and Best Early Career Brownfield Professional, and a highly commended for a fourth project.

What you can expect in this position

As a senior member of the team you will be expected to lead or assist in the delivery of geo-environmental projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical capabilities and will be expected to assist with technical review of geo-environmental reports from the outset. It is expected that employees working at this grade will have a keen project finance awareness, be client facing, self-motivated, exhibit a proactive approach.

The successful candidate may base themselves out of RSK Geosciences offices in Bristol, and there may be opportunities to work occasionally out of other RSK offices or from home in hybrid form. Based on our current workload and client base there are ample opportunities to develop within this role and to assist in managing our growing team.

This role is available as a full-time position however a part time position will be considered.

What you'll be doing

• Designing geo-environmental investigation projects and project director/lead for larger complex sites including the technical review of tenders and project reports.
• Peer review of third party reports against regulatory standards and good practice.
• Working with technical and projects leads to deliver appropriate solutions on geo-environmental matters in development, Part IIA, permitting (EPR/ PPC/ WML) and other relevant sectors.
• Supporting the wider RSK Geosciences team and technical leads by preparing and technically reviewing technical notes, drawings and reports and sharing knowledge through preparing and delivering seminars and training.
• Communicating with colleagues, clients (both external and within the wider RSK Group) and stakeholders to build strong working relationships with the aim of meeting and exceeding client expectations, encouraging repeat business and contributing to a strong team ethic.
• Supporting business development by promoting RSK Geosciences to the wider industry and attending and presenting at relevant events.
• Occasional travel to other RSK Geosciences UK offices will be required.
• Stewardship of health, safety and environment in accordance with company standards and contribute to sustainability goals.
• Coaching and mentoring others within the geosciences team.

What we're looking for

• Strong technical, commercial and project management capabilities.
• Practical experience in design, management and interpretation of geo-environmental site investigations.
• A thorough understanding of geology, ground investigation works and geo-environmental risk assessment (including human health and water environment). Experience in detailed quantitative risk assessment and risk assessment modelling would be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of current contaminated land and planning legislation and industry guidance and standards.
• Proactive and a self-starter, able to work independently and within teams face to face and remotely.
• Client driven with the ability to motivate and engage with immediate colleagues, those across the wider RSK business and externally in conferences, events etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.
• Strong analytical skills and close attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise workload.
• Computer literate and skilled with Microsoft Office applications, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience of using Microsoft Project also valuable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Qualifications/ Certification

• BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or similar.
• Chartered Geologist/Engineer/Environmentalist with a relevant professional body.
• Post-chartership qualification (SoBRA-accredited risk assessor and/or Specialist in Land Condition - SiLC) desirable.
• Typically requires at least 15 years of relevant experience.

Salary & benefits

• £commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Flexible and part-time working will be considered
• Free life assurance cover
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy childcare vouchers, additional holidays and private health care
• Support with continued professional and leadership development and payment of professional membership fees.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.

Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.

RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.