Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant - Land Contamination

isepglobal; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative environmental consultancy in Oxford seeks a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant specializing in land contamination and remediation. You will manage ground investigations and liaise with clients while preparing various technical reports. An ideal candidate is degree qualified with over 5 years of relevant experience, possesses strong report writing skills, and is a professional communicator. The company offers a competitive salary, training, and flexibility for remote work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual leave and Pension Scheme

Cover for professional membership

Training opportunities

Company vehicles for site visits

Claimable expenses for site work

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supervising ground investigations and soil logging/sampling.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in land contamination and ground investigation/remediation.
• Membership of a relevant professional body and evidence of ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Project management and supervision of ground investigations and remediation schemes.
• Liaising with clients and regulatory bodies.
• Preparation of technical reports including Factual Reports and Remediation Strategies.

Skills

Project management

Report writing

Client communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or relevant environmental science

Job description

Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant - Land Contamination: Successful and innovative SME Environmental Consultancy with an exciting opportunity. This role is based in Oxford.

Overview

Our client is a respected environmental consultancy with a strong track record in delivering pragmatic and cost-effective solutions across land quality, planning, and regulatory sectors. Known for their responsive approach and technical expertise, they support a diverse portfolio of clients including developers, planners, and public sector bodies.

Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a motivated and ambitious Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to work directly with senior management in the Land Contamination and Remediation team.

You will assist with the project management, planning and implementation/supervision of ground investigations and remediation schemes for projects within the construction, waste and development sector, and so should have strong organisational and report writing skills. You will be office-based but expected to travel to sites, as necessary.

Our client is committed to investing in the continuing development of staff and you will be supported and trained to perform the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Project management and supervision of ground investigations and remediation schemes.
• Planning and implementation of site-based work within the construction, waste, and development sectors.
• Soil and rock logging, and collection of soil and water samples in line with quality control procedures.
• Preparation of technical reports including Factual Reports, Preliminary Risk Assessments (PRA), Generic Quantitative Risk Assessments (GQRA), Remediation Strategies.
• Liaising with clients and regulatory bodies.
• Supporting senior management within the Land Contamination and Remediation Team.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Key Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a relevant environmental science.
• Minimum of 5 years' background in land contamination and ground investigation/remediation.
• Proven track record in supervising ground investigations and soil logging/sampling.
• Strong report writing and project management skills.
• Membership of a relevant professional body and evidence of ongoing CPD.
• Professional, client-facing attitude with strong communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• CSCS card holder (preferable).
• Clean UK/EU driving licence.

On offer

• Competitive salary, annual leave and Pension Scheme
• Flexibility for remote and hybrid working (by agreement)
• Company will cover membership of a relevant professional body
• Regular internal and external training
• Use of company vehicles for site visits
• Expenses and mileage claimable for site visit work.

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