Demolition and Decommissioning Consultant

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This role is specifically to support decommissioning, demolition and remediation projects requiring significant periods of sitework / working away (Monday – Friday). The successful candidate will play a key role in the setup and day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with and being supported by team members, project managers and project directors. Activities will typically include monitoring decommissioning and demolition operations, while gaining the knowledge and experience to transition with time and experience towards work towards the supervision and eventually management of these works.
The position would suit a candidate who has experience of working on high hazard sites either as an engineer or graduate preferably with a background in one of the following areas engineering, demolition / construction management or health, safety and environment-based courses.
Site works are dependent on active projects with travel to and working on sites across the whole of the UK and potentially internationally required.
A typical week would include (following appropriate training where necessary):
Observation and reporting of contractors works;
Assist in the data gathering and surveying of new projects;
Provision of adherence (with training) to best technical, engineering and health and safety practice including self and others at all times;
Communicating and liaising effectively and efficiently with clients, contractors and assisting/ working alongside the project team;
Operational assistance towards the delivery of project;
Experience in an Engineering Consultancy or Industrial Engineering or site-based role.
Engineering (various), Construction / Demolition Management and/or Health, Safety & Environment
Has a full UK driving licence (or equivalent) – this is essential to the role
Is comfortable working on-site as well as in an office environment
Has the ability to deliver on commitments on time and at the right quality
Can build trust and sustainable support network
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We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
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