Geo-Environmental Consultant

The Vacancy

Ecologia part of the RSK Group have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Geo-Environmental Consultant to join their team in Sittingbourne, UK.

With a focus on contaminated land core skills to join our Consultancy Service Line working with a small team serving various client types predominantly across the South of England.

• Preparation of factual and interpretative geo-environmental and contaminated land reports including Desk Studies, Phase II Site Investigations as well as remediation strategies and verification reports.
• Soil, water and gas sampling and monitoring.
• Prepare and send samples to laboratories.
• Carrying out on site works required for projects including (but not limited to) supervision of contractors, drilling, trial pitting, on site testing, sampling, logging.
• Preparation of Health & Safety documentation in relation to site works.
• Ordering of materials, equipment and contractors for projects.
• Excellent communication (inc client and regulator), organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and numerical skills including report writing data interpretation, including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel and where applicable specific software which may include but is not limited to Holebase (logging software), AutoCAD, surfer etc.
• Demonstrable site work competency including an appreciation of Health & Safety procedure, guidance and requirements.
• Organise own time and resources, assist with mentoring of junior staff
• Meet deadlines set by Project Managers, organise own time and work effectively within a team.
• Take ownership of tasks and assist with co-ordination of project deliverables.
• Supervise and lead on projects where required, co-ordinating all aspects of the project ot assist the Project Manager.
• Assist in the production of proposals and tenders.
• Continue to develop CPD, keep up to date with relevant guidance.
• Help maintain scientific equipment and other project related equipment, keeping areas of work clear and tidy.

• The ability to work on multiple projects running concurrently including meeting tight deadliness.
• Qualified to degree level in an environment/land related subject.
• Good literacy and reporting skills, a flexible attitude to work, and possess the enthusiasm and drive to deliver the requirements of this role.
• The ability to work as an effective member of a team and on your own initiative will be essential, along with excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The job will require a willingness to travel across the South East of England and work away, with long hours on site where required.
• Full UK/EC driving license is essential.

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, Cycle to Work Scheme, Healthshiled Cash Plan
• Regular training and career development

RSK Group is an equal opportunity employer

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

Ecologia Environmental Solutions is a specialist company that provides comprehensive services to the investigation, assessment and remediation of contaminated land and groundwater. With offices in the UK and Italy, we service clients in the public sector, property development, construction, chemical and petrochemical industries, insurance companies and loss adjusters.

Our multifaceted and multidisciplinary approach offers holistic solutions to address environmental challenges, covering various aspects of site remediation, including ground surveys and appraisals, preliminary desktop studies, in-situ testing, soil sampling, soil analysis, laboratory soil testing and site investigation reporting. We are members of the UK & Ireland Spill Association and an accredited oil spill response contractor.

Ecologia is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

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