Senior Environmental Technician in Cambridge

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).
• A full, clean driving licence (essential).
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel (essential).
• Utilities / Civils / Construction site experience (desirable).
• Excavator / dumper experience / certification (desirable).
• Basic project management experience (desirable).
• BSc in relevant environmental field (desirable).
• CSCS (desirable).
• First aid (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.

RSK Raw is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.