Geo-environmental Consultant

The LK Group; Radcliffe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy company is looking for a self-motivated Geo-environmental Consultant in Radcliffe. The role involves conducting ground investigations, managing small projects, and supporting junior staff. Applicants should have a relevant degree and 3-5 years of experience. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a diverse and supportive environment.

Benefits

24 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Award-winning training and staff development hub

Free access to BUPA Employee Assistance programme

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience undertaking Phase 1 and Phase 2 site investigations.
• Ability to work under own initiative while fully coordinating with line manager’s requirements.
• Full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Phase 1 desk studies including site visits.
• Supervise contractors during Phase 2 site investigations.
• Produce technical reports including soil, gas, and groundwater risk assessments.
• Manage small-scale investigation projects, including budgeting.

Skills

Phase 1 and Phase 2 site investigations

Technical report writing

Client liaison

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in geology, geography, environmental science, geophysics, or geochemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

The LK Group is a multi-award-winning organisation with over 50 team members across offices in Manchester, Swindon, and Glasgow, providing ground investigation, land remediation and project management services to several sectors across the UK.

Position:

Location: Radcliffe

Salary: £32,000 to £38,000 per year (dependant on experience)

The Company:

We are a diverse and unique company with our mission, vision and values underpinned by a track record of innovation and the desire to improve both ourselves and the environment we all live in. We have a healthy, nurturing culture where staff are empowered, trusted, and can flourish.

• 24 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional leave for long service.
• Buy or sell holidays.
• Award-winning training and staff development hub.
• Free access to our BUPA Employee Assistance programme.
• Charity days.
• Great nights out and social events.
• Electric car scheme.
• Free parking at Radcliffe office.

The Role

Due to our continued growth and client demand, we have the opportunity for a self-motivated individual for the position of Geo-environmental Consultant working as part of our Ground Investigation team.

As Geo-environmental Consultant, you will be responsible for carrying out ground investigations, producing reports, quoting and project management of small-scale projects, and will also have the opportunity to assist in training and mentoring junior members of staff.

The role requires direct contact with clients and regulators and involvement in varied and challenging projects within this growing division of our multidisciplinary consultancy. This is an opportunity to develop your technical skills and strategic and commercial capabilities in a unique company. You will play your part in the wider team, by supporting our client-side project management consultancy and land remediation contracting sections.

We have a clear vision and plan for growth, and like-minded individuals will have the opportunity to help grow our business and share in the success this brings.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities

• Phase 1 desk studies including site visits.
• Phase 2 site investigations, including supervision of contractors, and sampling and logging of exploratory holes.
• Gas and groundwater monitoring.
• Technical report writing, including soil, gas and groundwater risk assessments, outline remediation strategies.
• Production of quotes and Project Management of small-scale investigations, including SI design. Budgeting and use of financial system.
• Review of Phase 1 desk studies.
• Client and regulatory liaison.

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant field such as geology, geography, environmental science, geophysics, or geochemistry. An additional higher degree may also be an advantage.
• 3-5 years’ experience undertaking Phase 1 and Phase 2 site investigations.
• Technical report writing and consultancy experience.
• High motivation for this specific opportunity.
• Self-motivated team player with exceptional people skills.
• Ability to work under own initiative while fully co-ordinating with line manager’s requirements.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

At the LK Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are proud of our current workforce, which includes a 50% representation of women, and we are continuously striving to further diversify our team.

The LK Group believes in providing equal opportunities for all and is dedicated to promoting diversity at every level of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, inclusive, and accessible to all qualified candidates.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Join us in our journey towards building a more diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Free access to our BUPA Employee Assistance programme.