Consulting Associate - Site Investigation & Remediation (Entry Level)

Consulting Associate – Site Investigation & Remediation (Entry Level) page is loaded Consulting Associate – Site Investigation & Remediation (Entry Level)locations: Cardiff, United Kingdom: Manchester, United Kingdom: Bristol, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RERM is looking for a motivated, hands-on Contaminated Land & Remediation Consulting Associate to join our Liability Portfolio Management and Remediation (LPMR) team in the UK.Working under the direction of program managers and partners, the successful candidate will work on interesting site investigation and remediation projects throughout the region, with increasing responsibility for task/project management duties.This is a great opportunity to work with ERM\’s technical experts to implement the latest investigation and remediation technologies as well as more sustainable approaches, while building the required experience to obtain your professional registration.Whilst every employee is assigned to a local ERM office, this role will be largely based in the field/on client sites , so the successful candidate must be willing and happy to travel regularly as required.The successful candidate for the role of Consulting Associate would undertake a range of duties including but not limited to the following: Supervision of contractors and undertaking routine monitoring during site investigations. Regular field work (walkovers, logging soils, soil and groundwater sampling, supervising and managing contractors on site) Office support (data analysis, manipulation and presentation, reporting, etc.) Produce environmental desk study, site investigation and verification reports by undertaking both office and site based work. Assist in fee proposal preparation for future work Training will be provided to develop the skills to manage small then medium sized projects, to include financial management.We are looking for individuals with the following experience: An appetite for working outdoors as this role will be predominantly based in the field/on client sites, so a willingness to travel regularly and spend the majority of their time away from home Previous experience in supporting investigation, risk assessment, or environmental assessment work with exposure to fieldwork supervision in an Environmental or Water Consultancy is preferred. Experience working on active industrial sites with advanced safety cultures or in remote locations preferred Preferably qualified to degree level in an environmental sciences, hydrogeology, geology, geochemistry or chemistry discipline. Consideration will also be given to non-degree qualified candidates who have some relevant work experience.We are looking for individuals with the following general attributes: A passion and desire to build a career within the wider environmental context Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to think outside the box and tackle problems with little available data. The ability to simulate uncertainty and apply this to real situations. Ability to work on own initiative and seek assistance when required Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions. Take responsibility for personal development Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors. Demonstrate pride in work, through accurate timely delivery Be well organised and systematic Full UK driving licence is an essential requirement To Apply We aim to build an inclusive culture by identifying, acquiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce which reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious preference, sexual orientation, physical attributes, educational background.If you share our value and are interested in this role, please send your CV and cover letter (in English) with your salary expectation. may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of our recruitment process. All personal information will be handled confidentially and in compliance with data protection laws.At ERM, sustainability is our business.We are the world\’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.Our diverse global team of experts works with the world\’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM\’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a \”boots to boardroom\” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. 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