Principal Geochemist

SLR; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in environmental solutions is seeking a Senior Geochemist to join their team in Bristol. The role involves providing advanced geochemical expertise, leading projects, and contributing to business development while ensuring exceptional consultancy across various international projects. Candidates should possess relevant academic qualifications and demonstrable technical skills, with opportunities for travel and professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Healthcare offering

Travel and life insurance

Critical illness cover

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in geochemistry and hydrochemistry consulting.
• Registration towards Chartered status in the UK.
• Proven expertise in contaminated land and groundwater chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Advising and assisting team members on international projects.
• Managing projects and financial aspects.
• Leading technical projects within the Land and Water Team.

Skills

Geochemical modelling

Project management

Technical lead

Business development

Education

Relevant first degree

Postgraduate geochemical qualification

Tools

Water quality modelling tools

Bespoke geochemical software

Job description

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The role

will involve travel across the UK, Europe and internationally, and it is likely that you will advise or assist other members of the team working abroad.

About SLR

SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3400+ staff across 6 regions – including over 1200 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension and healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave.

Our Work

The geochemistry team undertake a wide variety of work and have produced innovative solutions to complex problems, many of which have been published in the scientific community. Fields where our skills sets are a differentiator include mining, waste management and contaminated land studies.

About You

• You will have a relevant first degree and postgraduate geochemical or related qualification and be working toward or being registered as Chartered through an UK recognised organisation or equivalent overseas organisation.
• You will also be working towards or being registered as Qualified Person (Claire Code of Practice), Suitably Qualified Person (through NQMS) or Specialist in Land Condition (SiLC) or similar
• Demonstrating experience and technical expertise as a geochemist and/or hydrochemist in the consulting environment you would have worked in relevant industries (including but not restricted to) the mining sector and waste management. Experience in land quality (Contaminated land) and groundwater chemistry would be beneficial.
• Proven knowledge and application of geochemical modelling using bespoke software and the use and interpretation of water quality modelling tools is beneficial. Proven project management skills using online tools and the ability to manage projects and staff financially is required.
• As a senior position you will be able to demonstrate business development capabilities associated with geochemistry and or hydrochemistry work.
• SLR has a thriving mentoring scheme and experience in mentoring technical staff would also be expected.
• Your position would also mean you will require experience of being the technical lead on a project with the ability to supply technology transfer to others in the Land and Water Team.
• Must have a full current driving licence valid in the UK and there will also be an opportunity to travel internationally with the role when opportunities require.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR

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