Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant

RSK Raw; Wetherden; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits programme

Job summary

RSK Raw, part of the RSK Group, seeks a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our team. The role can be based in Cambridge or Newbury offices in the UK.

You will lead pollution risk assessments, manage Phase I/II site investigations, and coordinate client communications while ensuring safety, quality, and contract compliance. Travel across England at times may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' relevant industry experience.
• Project management experience.
• A degree level qualification in a science / environment / land related subject.
• Membership of a professional body.
• Flexible attitude and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence (Essential).
• CSCS card (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Pro-active assessment of pollution risks and containment techniques.
• Maintain accurate site notes and manage time, organisation and communication.
• Manage and deliver Phase I and Phase II site investigations.
• Respond to environmental incidents across urban and rural settings.
• Organise, manage and supervise site works.
• Procure and manage subcontractors; control financial and safety matters.
• Prepare and review cost proposals / tenders.
• Prepare and review complex reports and health and safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project contracts and company systems.
• Maintain proactive client management with progress reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Driving licence

CSCS card

Education

Science/environment degree

Professional body membership

Job description

RSK Raw part of the RSK Group have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our team.

The role can be based in either our Cambridge or Newbury offices in the 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

• Pro-active assessment of pollution risks to the environment and the application of a variety of techniques for containing and recovering contaminants;
• Maintaining accurate site notes, and excellent time management, organisational and communication skills at all times;
• Managing and delivering Phase I and Phase II site investigations;
• Managing rapid response to environmental incidents in a variety of urban and rural settings;
• Organising, managing, and supervising site works;
• Procuring and managing subcontractor, ensuring control of financial and health and safety matters;
• Preparing and reviewing cost proposals / tenders;
• Preparing and reviewing complex factual and interpretative reports;
• Preparing and reviewing Health and Safety documentation, including method statements, risk assessments and site records;
• Adherence to RSK Raw management systems, including site specific and point of work health & safety risk assessments and method statements;
• Financial control of allocated projects including project driven invoicing and applications for payment, issuing of purchase orders, and chasing payment on outstanding and overdue invoices;
• Ensuring compliance with project contract conditions;
• Accountable for management and performance of projects and continued delivery of a high quality service, providing clear, commercially focused solutions;
• Pro-active client management, maintaining good communication throughout the lifecycle of a project, being aware of the client’s needs and providing regular progress reports and confirming any variances as they arise;
• To ensure maximum flexibility and to reflect the Company's evolving needs, you may be asked to perform additional tasks that may be reasonably expected within your level of capability without additional remuneration;

Additional Information

• Although the role is regionally focussed, there may sometimes be a need for travel and staying away from home to cover the needs of the business throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.
• There are opportunities available for collaborative working with other businesses within the RSK Group.

Qualifications/Experience

• At least 5 years' relevant industry experience;
• Project management experience;
• A degree level qualification in a science / environment / land related subject;
• Membership of a professional body;
• Flexible attitude to work;
• Enthusiasm and drive to deliver the requirements of this role;
• The ability to work as an effective member of a team and on your own initiative;
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills;
• CSCS card;
• Full UK / EC driving licence (essential).

Salary And Benefits

• Salary Up to £40,000 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.