The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Geo-Environmental Consultant to join a growing Geo-Environmental team delivering consultancy and in-house ground investigation services across Energy, Water, Defence, Nuclear and Property.
The role focuses on contaminated land, site investigation and brownfield redevelopment, supporting projects across sectors including property and regeneration, defence estates and transport.
You will be involved in technically complex projects, helping clients solve ground engineering and land quality challenges while continuing to develop your own technical skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery of geo-environmental investigations from desk study through to interpretation and reporting.
- Support the design, procurement, supervision and management of ground investigations.
- Undertake desktop assessments.
- Collect, analyse and interpret site data.
- Produce Phase 1 geo-environmental desk studies.
- Prepare preliminary risk assessments.
- Produce Phase 2 interpretative reports.
- Carry out groundwater and ground gas monitoring and assessment.
- Support contaminated land investigation and assessment.
- Produce clear technical reports.
- Work effectively with colleagues, clients and contractors.
- Maintain high standards in health, safety and environmental management.
- Support sustainable development, risk management and environmental improvement across complex sites.
What We're Looking For
- Approximately 2–5 years' experience in a similar role.
- Degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or a related subject.
- Strong geo-environmental knowledge.
- Experience in contaminated land investigation and assessment.
- Knowledge of current standards and guidance.
- Confidence managing and supervising ground investigation works on site.
- Experience in groundwater and ground gas monitoring.
- Ability to collect, analyse and interpret site data.
- Experience producing Phase 1 geo-environmental desk studies and preliminary risk assessments.
- Experience producing Phase 2 interpretative reports.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients and contractors.
- Self-motivated and proactive approach.
- Ability to work independently.
- Full manual driving licence.
Desirable Experience
- Environmental due diligence experience.
- SMSTS.
- SSSTS.
- CSCS.
- First Aid.
Working Environment
- Approximately 60% site based and 40% office based, depending on workload.
- Site work typically across London and the South East.
- Occasional travel elsewhere in the UK and internationally.
- Flexible working, including hybrid options, job shares and part-time arrangements.
Career Development
The role offers opportunities for continued technical and career development, including support towards Chartership.
