Overview
ERM is looking for a motivated, hands-on Contaminated Land & Remediation Consulting Associate to join our Liability Portfolio Management and Remediation (LPMR) team in the UK. This role will be largely based in the field/on client sites, so travel regularly as required is expected. Working under the direction of program managers and partners, the successful candidate will work on site investigation and remediation projects throughout the region, with increasing responsibility for task/project management duties. This is an opportunity to work with ERM's technical experts to implement the latest investigation and remediation technologies as well as more sustainable approaches, while building the experience to obtain professional registration.
Applicants should note that while every employee is assigned to a local ERM office, the role is largely field-based and involves travel to client sites.
Responsibilities
* Supervision of contractors and undertaking routine monitoring during site investigations.
* Regular field work (walkovers, logging soils, soil and groundwater sampling, supervising and managing contractors on site).
* Office support (data analysis, manipulation and presentation, reporting, etc.).
* Produce environmental desk study, site investigation and verification reports by undertaking both office and site-based work.
* Assist in fee proposal preparation for future work.
* Training will be provided to develop the skills to manage small then medium sized projects, including financial management.
Qualifications
* An appetite for working outdoors as this role will be predominantly field-based, with willingness to travel regularly and spend the majority of time away from home.
* Previous experience in supporting investigation, risk assessment, or environmental assessment work with exposure to fieldwork supervision in an Environmental or Water Consultancy is preferred.
* Experience working on active industrial sites with advanced safety cultures or in remote locations is preferred.
* Preferably qualified to degree level in an environmental sciences, hydrogeology, geology, geochemistry or chemistry discipline. Consideration will also be given to non-degree qualified candidates who have relevant work experience.
Attributes
* A passion and desire to build a career within the wider environmental context.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to think outside the box and tackle problems with limited data.
* Ability to simulate uncertainty and apply this to real situations.
* Ability to work on own initiative and seek assistance when required.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met.
* Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with the ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions.
* Take responsibility for personal development.
* Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors.
* Demonstrate pride in work, through accurate timely delivery.
* Be well organised and systematic.
* Full UK driving licence is an essential requirement.
To Apply
We aim to build an inclusive culture by identifying, acquiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce which reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious preference, sexual orientation, physical attributes, educational background.
If you share our values and are interested in this role, please send your CV and cover letter (in English) with your salary expectation.
Candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of our recruitment process. All personal information will be handled confidentially and in compliance with data protection laws.
Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales
* Industries: Environmental Services, Civil Engineering, and Oil and Gas
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