Geo-Environmental Consultant - Brownfield Solutions
Department: Operations
Location: Northwich
Contract: Permanent
Salary:£26,000 - £31,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
About the Role
We are seeking a Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our team in Northwich, offering opportunities for rapid professional development and promotion. The role requires approximately 1-3+ years of relevant experience, strong teamwork, drive, ambition, and commitment to producing quality work. The consultant will work as part of a team delivering geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy services to a diverse range of clients, balancing site and office work.
Key Responsibilities
* Be familiar with relevant standards, guidance and legislative background to the geo-environmental and geotechnical industry
* Supervise ground investigations involving various techniques, manage subcontractors, log and sample soil and rock to BS5930
* Monitor gas and groundwater, undertake in-situ tests, and conduct validation visits
* Schedule chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing and produce exploratory hole logs using OpenGround or similar
* Produce calculations from templates and drawings (including in CAD)
* Write Phase I desk study reports and Coal Mining Risk Assessments (CMRAs)
* Prepare health and safety documentation and implement safety standards on site
* Write interpretive reports including Phase II geo-environmental assessments, risk assessments, and geotechnical assessments
* Input, screen, analyse and interpret site data, presenting clear logical arguments
* Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and suppliers
* Prepare proposals for new work and check/approve subcontractor invoices
* Comply with internal policies, procedures and ISO standards
Essential Requirements
* Approximately 1-3+ years relevant experience
* Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in relevant subject (geology, environmental science, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, physical geography, etc.)
* 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
* Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and OpenGround
* 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
* Soil mechanics knowledge and foundation bearing capacity calculations
* Experience liaising with regulators
Salary and Benefits
* 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 (£30 per night) plus expenses
* Generous training fund and CPD support with professional fees covered
* £2,000 bonus on attaining chartership
* Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and mental health
* Laptop/PC, mobile phone, access to company pool vehicles for site works, and branded workwear provided
* Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* Working from home allowed, typically at least one day per week
Brownfield Solutions is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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