Brighton or Reading
What it's like to work at Argyll:
We're a friendly, dynamic and supportive team. We encourage passion, ambition and collaboration, both in our performance as a team and individually. New ideas are encouraged. We actively promote involvement in the development and direction of our products and services, as well as finding more efficient ways to work. We also love a good work social and team building events. As well as this we offer:
1. 25 days’ holiday, with optional 5 days unpaid leave per year
2. Flexible working
3. Free fruit, biscuits, tea and coffee, as well as cake on your birthday
4. Annual lifestyle allowance of £300 to put towards an activity of your choice
5. Cycle to Work scheme and Gym Flex scheme
6. Private health insurance
7. Internal coaching/mentoring system throughout your time here
8. Focus on training and career progression
9. Competitive salary
The Opportunity
The Geo-Environmental Consultant will primarily be involved in the delivery of in-house contaminated land consultancy services, as well managing projects including out-sourced services. A third of your time will be spent supporting with the daily report workload as well as supporting and training more junior staff with all aspects of our in-house services. You will be responsible for taking on complex consultancy projects including the full range of our consultancy services and bespoke portfolio projects.
The role will involve:
10. Reviewing Desktop Reports (all types) – 30% time spent Take responsibly for keeping up SLAsReviewing desktop reports (all levels of complexity)
11. Undertaking consultancy work – 40% time spent Writing/reviewing contaminated land consultsWriting all levels of proposals for in-house contaminated land consultancy products as well as the full range of out-sourced servicesAssisting or project managing a business areaProject management for large scale due diligence portfoliosUndertaking and reviewing environmental audits (compliance and planning)Technical review of third party Phase II reports with supervision from Senior Consult level
12. Other projects e.g. product development and training – 30% time spent Coaching Assistant ConsultantsUndertaking training presentations to new employeesLeading CPDs to clientsNetworking to promote new businessAccount managementSupports on technical aspects of new products/refresh of existing products
About you
A Geo-Environmental Consultant will have experience of working within the sector mastering core skills such as completion of and quoting/scoping audits and associated services. You will have a strong commercial awareness and will develop and maintain relationships with key clients.
You will also have/be:
13. BA/BSc (Hons) in an Environmental Science or a similar discipline such as Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology or GIS.
14. Working towards Associate member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and IEMA accredited Associate Environmental Auditor.
15. Ability to write & review accurate desktop reports at all levels of complexity, complex regulatory consultation, standard in-house contaminated land consultancy products and standard proposals.
16. Project & Supplier Management skills.
17. Excellent written and oral communication skills.