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Do you consider yourself to be talented and ambitious with aspirations to join one of the UK’s leading consultancies? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Our client has an excellent reputation for delivering projects and is in the enviable position of having a healthy orderbook.  As a result they are looking to bring an enthusiastic Geo-Environmental Consultant into their Bristol office to build on current successes and support the ongoing growth of their expanding team.

The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to join a highly rated professional team with a strong reputation for quality, technical knowledge and providing clients with commercially focused solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Completing fieldwork (rain or shine!) including site inspections (desk study walkovers), supervision of ground investigation works, groundwater and ground gas monitoring, monitoring remediation works;
• Undertaking design, management, supervision and reporting of geo-environmental assignments including (but not limited to): desk studies, ground investigations (factual and interpretative), human health, groundwater and gas risk assessments and preparation of Remediation Method Statements.
• Supporting the Project Manager and team to ensure projects are delivered effectively on budget and on time;
• Appointment and management of sub-contractors in undertaking site works;
• Review Ground Investigation Factual Data including geological logs and laboratory data:
• Negotiate and liaise with relevant regulatory authorities (NHBC, EA, LA etc.) as necessary;
• Assisting the Project Manager with project finances and invoicing;
• Ensure that technical performance standards are maintained on projects you are involved in;
• Support the development and provision of technical work in your areas of expertise; and,
• Always adhere to Health and Safety requirements.

Requirements:

• An appropriate degree e.g. environmental, science, geology, civil engineering etc)
• At least 2 years’ experience ideally gained in ground investigation, interpretation and reporting, investigation, interpretation and reporting;
• A good level of understanding of contaminated land risk assessment including development of the conceptual site model;
• A basic level of understanding of geotechnical testing;
• A basic level of understanding of writing ground conditions chapters for Environmental Statements as part of an Environmental Impact Assessment;
• A good working knowledge of appropriate British Standards, Eurocodes, Industry Guidance and NHBC Standards
• The drive and self-motivation to continuously develop your technical and behavioural skills;
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and to be able to build and develop relationships, both internally and externally;
• Ability to apply technical knowledge in analysing problems and creating solutions;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work on your own initiative;
• Flexible approach to work and travel;
• Strong attention to detail; and,
• A full UK driving licence.

This role offers you the opportunity to join a well-established and highly successful firm, who have a first class reputation in the industry.

Excellent training and technical support is on offer as well as a competitive starting salary, along with the opportunity to work alongside Chartered engineers in a dynamic design team. An added benefit of this role is that our client encourages an agile working approach with the opportunity for a mix of office and home working to suit individual needs. 

For more details and an opportunity to be considered for this role, please contact Graham Ventham on 01728 726120