Site Technician; Geo-Environmental

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We are seeking to grow our world class team to ensure we continue to deliver the high calibre of service and technical excellence both we and our clients expect. We are involved in many key projects of regional and national significance, which we deliver alongside our core UK and global framework projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with and being supported by team members, project managers and project directors.

The role will be predominately site based. Locations of site works are dependent on active projects and will involve travel to and working on sites across the whole of the UK.

• Completion of ground gas and groundwater monitoring and sampling.
• Assisting with ground investigations including soil logging, environmental sampling, and chemical and geotechnical testing.
• Communicating and liaising effectively with clients, subcontractors and assisting the project team.
• Adherence (with training) to best technical, engineering and health and safety practice.

• Has a full UK driving licence (or equivalent) – this is essential to the role
• Is comfortable working outside, potentially in all weather
• Has the ability to use your initiative and be self-motivated
• Has the willingness to learn and develop and the confidence to ask questions to understand objectives and expectations
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Has excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Has the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
• Has self-awareness and understands own limitations

Is able to effectively manage time

Having flexibility working within a team setting is also essential.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of both internal and external training to develop your skills and competency in both health and safety and technical disciplines. The exact training will be dependent on specific project requirements but may include

• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
• HSG
  47 CAT & Genny
• First Aid

Full training will be provided however experience of the following are desirable for the role

• Working in the field and on development / construction sites.
• Ground gas and groundwater monitoring and sampling.
• Knowledge of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations.

• Site safety qualifications (e.g. first aid training) is desirable.
• Relevant technical degree is desirable but not essential e.g. chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, or environmental science
• Able to travel to sites across the UK as required

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team

The post will be within our Ground & Water team which is a service line in WSP's Earth & Environment business.

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