Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant

MANCHESTER Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant: Take the next step at this reputable and innovative, Large Multidisciplinary Consultancy. This role is based in Manchester. Overview Our client is a highly respected multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a strong presence across the UK. They deliver innovative solutions in transport, infrastructure, and environmental projects, working on some of the most complex and high‑profile developments in the country. With a commitment to technical excellence and sustainable design, they are seeking talented professionals to join their growing teams. They are looking for a candidate with a strong technical background and working knowledge of applying land contamination risk management processes on a range of projects to join their successful and collaborative team in Manchester. The team places a strong focus on learning and development and refining skills. Undertaking technically accurate assessments and preparing clear and accurate technical reports will be an essential part of the role, along with supporting graduates and less experienced staff as the team grows. UK travel will be part of the role for project meetings, site visits and team training. Key Responsibilities General Maintaining and developing strong background knowledge Maintaining and developing technical knowledge and understanding, including with respect to the EAs Land Contamination Risk Management (LCRM) Framework. Technical and communication skills to ensure good report outcomes Working towards and delivering high quality work (in accordance with good practice, relevant standards/legislation, Codes of Practice, current design methods and Health & Safety) Understanding and demonstrating the importance of effective communication in our technical work, including being able to communicate technical information in an understandable way. Ensuring deliverables meet the client’s needs and are provided on time/budget and to high standards Planning tasks and workload to ensure projects are delivered on time/budget and to high standards Supporting geoenvironmental consultants/graduates (as the team grows) Project managing smaller projects and good commercial/financial awareness Contributing to bids and preparing simple bids Assist with business development and the promotion of the capabilities of the company. Ensure compliance with internal management system procedures. Land contamination risk management Preliminary risk assessments (land contamination desk study, preparing preliminary conceptual site models, and outlining next steps) Site investigation scheme – designing investigations; contributing to/preparing specifications and tender evaluations, overseeing fieldwork and scheduling geochemical analysis. Able to assess ground conditions and prepare ground models to support the development of a conceptual site model. Quantitative risk assessments (Generic Quantitative Risk Assessments (GQRA) (human health background essential, ground gas and controlled waters – beneficial)) Detailed quantitative risk assessment (DQRA) (background beneficial) Remediation options appraisal, Remediation strategy, Remediation verification and validation Fieldwork for site investigation supervision and remediation verification (in particular for Senior role) Materials and waste Background in preparing and completing the following would be beneficial and will be part of the role (training can be provided): Waste classification assessments and waste acceptance assessments Material management strategies and material management plans Site won materials including Made Ground, natural soils and secondary aggregates from demolition. Requirements A Degree in (typically) environmental earth science/geoenvironmental/geological science Member of a relevant environmental professional body Chartered member (or working towards chartership) of a relevant professional body Considerable years working in a UK consultancy working for private / public‐sector developers and operators, on a range of development / infrastructure projects. Strong background knowledge Strong interest in geoenvironmental topics Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills Full familiarity with UK land contamination policy, practice and guidance documents. Effective verbal and written communication skills. A collaborative nature, demonstrating strong relationships Be able to work well in teams Commercial understanding of environmental consultancy procurement Familiar with GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS) and Holebase A full UK driving licence with own transport. On offer Competitive salary and pension scheme Generous annual leave entitlement Professional membership fees covered Structured training and development programs Career progression opportunities Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Employee assistance and wellbeing support Access to company social events and networking Use of company resources for project work Mileage and expenses reimbursed for site visits And more… To apply for the position of Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format). Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days. All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr