Senior Land Quality and Remediation Consultant

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing. Through abstract ideas, we transform the world for good.

• Support geo‑environmental assessments across all project phases, including Phase 1 desk studies, Phase 2 intrusive site investigations, interpretive reporting, and Phase 3 remediation strategy, design, implementation, and validation.
• Develop and implement strategies for land quality assessment and remediation, integrating them into complex multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Prepare detailed reports for stakeholders and regulatory bodies, ensuring compliance with planning, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Support and deliver risk assessments for land contamination, including human health, control waters alongside the built and natural environments.
• Provide technical guidance, support and mentorship to colleagues and peers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, personal development alongside the growth of our solutions and capability.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices, including emerging contaminants such as PFAS and microplastics.

• Comfortable collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to build strong relationships that drive successful project outcomes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Chartered or working toward Chartered status.
• Demonstrable experience in geo‑environmental consultancy.
• Excellent understanding of environmental legislation and risk assessment methodologies such as LCRM, BS10175 and ASTM.
• Track record in safely and effectively delivering land contamination intrusive investigations and monitoring/sampling programmes.
• Robust understanding of land contamination sampling protocols.
• Sound understanding of the challenges faced with emerging contaminants such as PFAS.
• Good digital data assessment expertise.

As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.