Principal Contaminated Land

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. To find out more about our Ground and Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: https://www.wsp.com/en-GB/hubs/environment A little more about your role… We are seeking to grow our world class team to ensure we continue to deliver the high calibre of service and technical excellence both we and our clients expect. We are involved in many key projects of regional and national significance, which we deliver alongside our core UK and global framework projects. With a strong pipeline of confirmed work moving into 2025, we have an opportunity for Senior and Principal Contaminated Land / Geo-environmental Consultants to join our team across the UK. This role is specifically to support contaminated land assessment and remediation projects. We offer a flexible and hybrid work environment, enabling our employees to work from home for part of the week. This position offers excellent career development potential including training and mentoring. A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided. Key Responsibilities Project and task management Management of site investigations Supervision of field work including soil logging and environmental sampling, chemical and geotechnical testing, groundwater sampling and ground gas monitoring Data collation, review and interpretation Preparation and review of technical reports including desk studies, ground investigation reports and remediation options appraisals and verification reports. Site investigation design Development of client relationships Ensuring that all work is delivered in line with procedures and to the highest safety, health and environmental standards Support to early careers professionals Your Team Our team of over 150 professionals at all grades provides land contamination management services to private and public sector clients in the property, government agency, industrial, defence and nuclear sectors. We have expertise across all aspects of contaminated land meaning we have the means to support and develop career development. We have several exciting projects in the pipeline including supporting with the energy transition and nuclear decommissioning. WSP provides an excellent environment in which to grow professionally, and the successful candidate will be fully supported with their continued development. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with and being supported by team members, project managers and project directors. Our offices have several networks to meet colleagues and make connections around the business, as well as the opportunity for plenty of social activities. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… Experience Knowledge of the requirements for planning, designing and management of site investigations Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and their application to safe design and implementation of site investigations Understanding of the land contamination regime within the UK and the risk-based approach to the assessment of land contamination Report writing including presenting complex technical information in a concise and accurate manner Data handling, including experience in the use of GIS is desirable Of different regulatory regimes, e.g. development planning consenting (TCPA and DCO), environmental permitting, due diligence, nuclear site end states and GRR, environmental impact assessment Of specialist technical areas, e.g. quantitative risk assessment, waste/material management, radiological characterisation, hydrogeology, remediation Qualifications Relevant technical degree e.g. chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, or environmental science Working towards / be prepared to work towards Chartership / Professional Qualification (e.g. QP) with a relevant institution Able to travel to sites across the UK as required Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can.Apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr