Geo-environmental Assessor Vacancy

Fortis is a leading producer of IBAA (Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate), producing a sustainable aggregate which has been widely used in construction for over 20 years, and has been approved by the Environment Agency, Highways England and a number of local authorities. Fortis IBAA is a high-quality aggregate product produced from waste that would otherwise go to landfill, helping to preserve natural resources, lower carbon footprint of construction and divert municipal waste from landfill.

To support our rapid growth, we are seeking to appoint a Geo-environmental assessor to support the Senior Hydrogeologist, with responsibility for carrying out environmental assessments of development sites against Fortis’ criteria for suitability for use of IBAA as a construction material. The role offers the opportunity to gather wide ranging experience in a geo discipline whilst supporting an ambitious growing sustainable business.

**The successful applicant will be required to**:

- Locate and interpret published geological and hydrogeological maps and data to determine supply sites’ environmental sensitivity.
- Interpret site investigation data, development plans, geo-environmental, flood and drainage assessments and use these to develop robust hydrogeological conceptual site models.
- Work effectively as part of a team and with commercial partners and customers to provide an effective service, ensuring requirements and results are communicated in a timely manner.
- Be a strategic point of contact within the technical team.
- Provide sales and assessment analytics to the commercial function.
- Educated to degree level in Geology, Hydrogeology or a related science, or have equivalent experience.
- Knowledge or experience of ground engineering, sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) and ground investigation techniques would be desirable.
- Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to explain technical information in a clear and concise way.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**What you’ll get in return**:

- A robust training and induction programme
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Other working benefits, such as a health cash plan
- Opportunities to develop within your role and career