The Vacancy
Newbury, UK. RSK RAW offers multi-disciplinary environmental protection and risk reduction services to a wide range of industries and clients across the UK, and are specialists in the provision of spill response, contamination investigation and remediation projects.
RSK Raw, part of the RSK Group, have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Environmental Scientist to join our team near Newbury, UK.
Key Responsibilities
* Performance and management of specific technical tasks under the supervision of senior site colleagues, Project Manager, or Line Manager.
* Responsible for the sample processing system including sample room, dispatch/collection, containers, laboratory liaison and logging.
* Providing technical and project administrative support to senior colleagues including fieldwork, report writing, subcontractor communications and cost appraisal.
* Responsible for completing allocated tasks on time and to budget, as requested by senior colleagues.
* Project fieldwork, including emergency response mitigation works, spill and ground investigation techniques, sample collection and logging, supervision of subcontractors, liaison with clients, groundwater and ambient air monitoring.
* Compilation of technical reports, preparation of letters and general correspondence.
* Carrying out desk-based research.
* Preparing site plans.
* Routine care maintenance and calibration of field equipment and company assets.
* Adherence to RSK Raw management systems, including site specific and point of work health & safety risk assessments and method statements.
* Maintain accurate site notes, and excellent time management, organisational and communication skills at all times.
* Maintain positive relations with current clients and interested parties by ensuring a high standard of work and presentation.
* Effective information management and occasional report writing.
* In addition to your normal duties, you may occasionally be required to undertake additional work necessary to meet the needs of the business.
Qualifications/Experience
* Science based degree (essential)
* A full, clean driving license (essential)
* Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office (essential)
* Basic project management experience (desirable)
* CSCS (desirable)
* First aid (desirable)
* Working towards membership of a professional body (desirable)
* Some relevant previous experience an advantage (desirable)
Salary and Benefits
* Salary commensurate depending on experience
* Contributory pension scheme
* A flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays and private healthcare
* Regular training and career development
About Us
RSK Raw is a leading specialist in inland oil spill response and remediation. We have been resolving pollution and oil spills since 1998. We operate across 17 offices in the UK and Ireland to reach locations quickly. We are part of the RSK Group, a leading environmental, engineering and technical services business.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We offer workplace adjustments and flexible working arrangements where possible.
The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer.
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