Principal Land Quality Consultant

Amentum; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Principal Land Quality professional to lead contaminated land and decommissioning projects across our UK portfolio. You will drive desk studies, site investigations, data interpretation, risk assessment and remediation solutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve compliant, cost‑effective outcomes.

Ideal candidates will have 10–15 years in land quality roles, SiLC certification, and strong analytical and communication skills, with willingness to travel to

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, Geoscience, Chemistry, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Ten to fifteen years’ experience in land quality/contaminated land roles.
• SiLC recognition.
• Technical aptitude in site investigation techniques, risk assessment, geoenvironmental interpretation and reporting, remediation technology, and environmental legislation.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee desk study assessments and initial conceptual site models.
• Manage design and implementation of on‑shore/off‑shore ground investigations.
• Lead data analysis, risk assessment and interpretative reporting.
• Identify land quality constraints and remedial optioneering; propose cost‑effective solutions.
• Oversee remediation programmes and project close‑outs with regulators.
• Collaborate with senior consultants and project managers on multidisciplinary projects.
• Ensure adherence to HSE requirements on-site and in offices.
• Pursue professional development and mentoring.

Skills

SiLC

Land contamination

Site investigation

Risk assessment

Data interpretation

Remediation technology

Teamwork & communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Environmental Science/Geoscience/Chemistry/Engineering)

Master’s degree advantageous

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

This role can be based in Harwell, Bristol, Rotherham, Cumbria or Warrington.

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a Principal Land Quality professional to support our current and future portfolio of contaminated land and decommissioning projects across the full breadth of our business. You will be able to demonstrate substantial experience in site investigation and detailed site assessment methodologies, data interpretation and risk assessment, together with the design and implementation of appropriate remediation solutions. As a principal member of the team, you will be responsible for Land Quality deliverables for each project, working closely with experienced professionals from other disciplines to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to draw on your existing experience to progress your career in a highly regulated and dynamic field.

Candidates will be able to demonstrate a substantial track record across the following key responsibilities, though we understand that not everyone will meet every requirement.

• Oversee and manage the production of desk study assessments and initial conceptual site models.
• Manage and provide technical input into the design and implementation of both on‑shore and off‑shore ground investigation.
• Manage and provide technical input into data analysis, risk assessment and interpretative reporting.
• Provide technical input into the identification and further assessment of land quality constraints, delivering both land- and controlled waters remedial optioneering assessments, working towards the identification of cost‑effective remedial solutions.
• Oversee and manage programmes of contaminated land and controlled waters remediation, leading to the satisfactory close‑out of projects with appropriate regulators.
• Work alongside senior consultants and project managers to deliver multidisciplinary projects in the most cost‑effective manner.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Working with your peers, manage adherence to Amentum’s 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.

Suitable candidates are likely to have the following qualifications and experience, though again we understand that not everyone will meet every single requirement.

• 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.
• Ten to fifteen years’ experience in relevant consultant or contractor land quality/contaminated land roles.
• Has achieved recognition as Specialist in Land Contamination (SiLC).
• Technical Aptitude: Solid technical understanding of site investigation techniques, risk assessment principles, geoenvironmental interpretation and reporting, remediation technology, and relevant environmental legislation.
• Teamwork & Communication: Ability to work effectively in a team setting, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly when engaging with professionals that may not have a background in land quality.
• Motivation & Growth Mindset: an enthusiasm to progress their established career in land quality and remediation, 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.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection is essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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