Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant

Department:
Operations

Location:

Northwich

Compensation: £26,500 - £29,000 / year

Contract:

Permanent

We are seeking a Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our team in Northwich, with opportunities for rapid professional development and promotion for the right candidate. We’re looking for a team player with drive, ambition and commitment to producing quality work who is eager to develop their skills and knowledge.

You’ll work as part of an experienced team delivering geo‑environmental and geotechnical consultancy services to a diverse range of clients. Your work involves a balanced mix of site and office work (approximately 50/50) managing projects including ground investigations, contaminated land assessments, geotechnical design, remediation design, and verification works.

• Become familiar with relevant standards, guidance and legislative background to the geo‑environmental and geotechnical industry
• Prepare health and safety documentation and implement safe working measures
• Supervise ground investigations, manage subcontractors, log and sample soil and rock to BS5930, monitor gas and groundwater
• Schedule chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing and produce exploratory hole logs to relevant standards
• Produce drawings (including in CAD) and write desk‑based Phase I geo‑environmental assessment reports
• Write interpretive reports including Phase II geo‑environmental assessments, risk assessments, and geotechnical assessments
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and suppliers, and assist with project delivery
• Help prepare proposals for new work and comply with internal policies and ISO standards

• Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in relevant subject (geology, environmental science, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, physical geography)
• Full UK driving licence (manual transmission)
• Good IT skills and comfortable with MS Office
• Strong work ethic, able to work effectively alone or as part of a team
• Good problem‑solving skills with ability to adapt and find practical solutions

• Postgraduate degree or Masters in relevant subject
• Some experience in the field (although applications from those with little experience are welcomed)

We offer a competitive salary of £26,500 - £29,000 per annum and a comprehensive range of benefits:

• Optional 2FF working pattern – you take every second Friday off, giving you around 26 extra days off each year on top of standard leave, while receiving full salary.
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service and promotions)
• Twice yearly salary reviews
• Company profit share scheme and enhanced 4% employer pension contribution
• Overnight stay allowance (£30 per night) plus expenses
• Generous training fund and CPD support with professional fees covered
• £2,000 bonus on attaining chartership
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and mental health
• Laptop/PC, mobile phone, access to company pool vehicles for site works, and branded workwear provided
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Brownfield Solutions is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.