Senior Environmental Technician

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental protection is seeking a Senior Environmental Technician to join their team. The role involves responding to environmental incidents, conducting assessments, and supporting various fieldwork activities. Candidates should have relevant experience and a strong educational background in environmental science. Opportunities for training and career development are available.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Regular training and career development

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in environmental roles.
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Basic project management experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Rapid response to environmental incidents in urban and rural settings.
• Support additional fieldwork activities including environmental monitoring and sample collection.
• Preparation of written reports and adherence to health & safety assessments.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

BSc in relevant environmental field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Client:

RSK Group

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

RSK Raw part of the RSK Group have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Environmental Technician to join our team in Rotherham, UK.

RSK RAW offers multi-disciplinary environmental protection and risk reduction services to a wide range of industries and clients across the UK, and are specialists in the provision of spill response, contamination investigation and remediation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Rapid response to environmental incidents in a variety of urban and rural settings. Supervision, direction and support of colleagues and hands-on physical work undertaking incident mitigation works.
• Pro-active assessment of pollution risks to the environment and the application of a variety of techniques for containing and recovering oils or other contaminants of concern. Decision making to be recorded and communicated to relevant stakeholders in timely and accurate fashion.
• Hands-on planning, supervision and support of general groundworks / site activities along with recording clear and concise field notes and communicating frequently with the Project Manager, Project Team Leader, or senior colleagues.
• Support the undertaking of additional fieldwork activities including environmental monitoring, sample collection and logging (soil, water, and air samples), and supervision of subcontractors.
• Installation and maintenance of soil and groundwater remediation systems.
• Lead operative during tank inspection and leakproof testing works.
• Other site responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Waste management and Duty of Care record keeping
  • Inspection and maintenance of oil storage areas; electrical transformer bunds; oil water separators & interceptors and associated infrastructure
  • Decontamination / deep cleaning works
  • Drainage / utilities inspection.
• Routine maintenance and / or calibration of equipment and vehicles.
• Stock management and record keeping.
• Preparation of written reports, purchase orders, proposals, and general correspondence.
• Adherence to RSK Raw management systems, including site specific and point of work health & safety risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintaining accurate site notes, and excellent time management, organisational and communication skills at all times.
• Maintaining positive relationships with clients and interested parties, including ensuring a high standard of work and presentation.
• In addition to your normal duties, you may occasionally be required to undertake additional work necessary to meet the needs of the business.

Additional information:

• We operate a 24/7 response service for our clients, as such you may be required to work out of normal operating hours, for which you are compensated.
• Although regionally focussed, there will be a need for travel to cover the needs of the business throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.
• The occasional need to stay away from home when required.
• Incident response and tank testing training is provided, and other training and development opportunities will be available.
• Opportunities available for collaborative working with other Response and Remediation businesses with the RSK Group.

Qualifications/Experience:

• At least 3 years’ relevant experience (experience in the spill response / pollution control industry desirable but other, relevant, experience will be considered)
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel (essential)
• Basic project management experience (desirable)
• BSc in relevant environmental field (desirable)

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Up to £35,000 depending on experience
• Contributory pension scheme
• A flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays and private healthcare
• Regular training and career development

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer

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