Department:
Operations
Employment Type:
Permanent - Full Time
Location:
Northwich
Compensation:
£30,000 - £40,000 / year
Description
Contract:
Permanent
Location:
Northwich
Salary:
£30,000 - £40,000+ per annum (dependant on experience)
Hours:
Full Time (9 Day Working Fortnight Available)
About Us
Brownfield Solutions
has been providing specialist geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy services since 2005, offering expert ground investigation, risk assessment, and remediation services for both brownfield and greenfield developments. We work across a range of sectors including property development, infrastructure, construction, and energy, helping clients understand ground conditions, manage contamination risks, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Our team of experienced consultants, including environmental scientists, geologists and engineers, specialises in assessing geotechnical and geo-environmental constraints, providing tailored solutions to unlock the full potential of each site. As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a supportive and friendly working environment where everyone can thrive, with a strong reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and problem-solving.
About The Role
We are seeking a
Remediation Consultant
to join our team in Northwich due to continued growth and to expand our service offering in the remediation sector. This permanent role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression for the right candidate. We're looking for someone with approximately 3-6 years relevant experience who is a team player with drive, ambition and commitment to producing quality work.
You'll work as part of an experienced team delivering specialist remediation consultancy services to a diverse range of clients, with projects primarily based in the North West and Midlands. The role offers excellent flexibility with typically 1-2 days per week working from home, 1-2 days on site, and 1-2 days in the office (varying each week), with the ability to manage your own schedule to a good degree.
Key Responsibilities
* Take ownership of projects moving into Remedial Phase including maintaining a record of potential future works to keep track of and follow up on
* Assist in organising remedial works such as hotspot removal, tank removal, asbestos picking, soils/aggregate stockpile testing and management
* Complete and check Materials Management Plans, including liaising with clients and monitoring material movement/re-use through project lifetime
* Help oversee ground gas protection systems and clean cover system validation, ensuring accurate record keeping and validation report completion
* Be the first point of call to organise and arrange remedial and earthworks supervision, developing client relationships
* Have input into Remedial Strategies and Earthworks Specifications, producing and checking documentation
* Drive and develop relationships with both existing and new clients, including assistance with marketing materials
* Assist in completion of RAMS/CPPs and gathering appropriate H&S documentation for upcoming remedial works
* Be familiar with relevant standards, guidance and legislative background to the geo-environmental and geotechnical industry
* Help produce project fee proposals and tenders, especially for remedial and validation works
* Understand commercial aspects of business and take responsibility for project finances
* Attend meetings, site visits and site works as required
* Take an active approach towards training and mentoring junior staff
* Liaise and negotiate with regulators where required
* Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, suppliers and sub-contractors
* Comply with internal policies, procedures and ISO standards
Dependent on workload, you may also be required to help write desk-based Phase I geo environmental assessment reports, interpretive reports, help check and approve work of junior staff, and help produce/check CAD drawings.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential Requirements
* Minimum undergraduate degree (BSc) in Geology, Environmental Science, Physical Geography or related subject
* Approximately 3-6 years relevant experience in the remediation sector (we welcome applications from candidates with slightly more or less experience)
* Full UK driving licence (manual transmission)
* Good IT skills and competent with MS Office
* Strong work ethic, able to work effectively alone or as part of a team
* Good problem solving skills with ability to adapt and find practical solutions
Desirable
* Experience in geotechnical or geo-environmental consultancy, or background working as a remediation contractor
* Postgraduate degree or Masters in relevant subject
* Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Holebase
* Knowledge of remediation strategies and techniques
* Experience with verification of remediation works and preparation of verification reports
* Familiarity with earthworks, materials/waste management, and MMPs under CL:AIRE DoWCoP
* Experience liaising with regulators
Salary and Benefits
Salary And Benefits
We offer a competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000+ dependant on experience and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:
* Optional every second Friday off work (2FF scheme) - working extended hours for every other Friday off
* 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service and promotions)
* Twice yearly salary reviews as you become more experienced
* Company profit share scheme and enhanced 4% employer pension contribution
* Overnight stay allowance (£25 per night) plus expenses
* Generous training fund and CPD support with professional fees covered
* £1,000 bonus on attaining chartership
* Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and mental health
* Laptop/PC, mobile phone, company vehicles, and branded workwear provided
* Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* Potential for flexible home working arrangements
Brownfield Solutions is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.