Environmental Response Specialist

3 weeks ago


Rotherham, Rotherham, United Kingdom RSK Group Full time

RSK Group is seeking an Environmental Response Specialist to support our team in Rotherham, UK.

The successful candidate will be responsible for rapid response to environmental incidents, pro-active assessment of pollution risks, and application of techniques for containing and recovering oils or other contaminants of concern.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Respond to environmental incidents in a variety of urban and rural settings.
  • Assess pollution risks and apply techniques for containing and recovering contaminants.
  • Support general groundworks under the supervision of the Project Manager, Project Team Leader, or senior colleagues on site.
  • Support additional fieldwork including environmental monitoring, sample collection and logging, installation and maintenance of soil and groundwater remediation systems, and supervision of subcontractors.
  • Perform routine care maintenance and/or calibration of equipment and vehicles.
  • Manage stock and adhere to RSK Group 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.
  • Develop positive relations with clients and interested parties by ensuring a high standard of work and presentation.
  • Manage information and occasionally write reports.

Additional information:

  • We operate a 24/7 response service for our clients, requiring occasional work outside normal operating hours.
  • Travel may be required to cover the needs of the business throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.
  • Incident response and tank testing training is provided, along with other training and development opportunities.

Qualifications/Experience:

  • A full, clean driving licence is essential.
  • Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office are essential.
  • Utilities/Civil/Construction Site Experience and Excavator/dumper experience/certification are desirable.
  • Basic Project management experience and BSc in a relevant environmental field are also desirable.

Salary and Benefits:

  • Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience.
  • Contributory pension scheme and flexible benefits programme are available.
  • Regular training and career development opportunities are provided.

RSK Group is an equal opportunity employer.



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