Geoscientist

Quintessa (www.quintessa.org) is an employee-owned company that undertakes high-quality, scientific consultancy, research and software development for industry and governments around the world, primarily in the energy and environment sectors. We help our clients take decisions concerning complex natural and engineered systems, often in the face of significant uncertainties. Our projects can be unique and are often multi-disciplinary, involving other specialists from inside and outside the Company. 

An opportunity has arisen for a geoscientist to join our team working in areas including carbon capture and storage, waste management and site restoration. The associated projects typically involve working closely with clients to develop innovative approaches to solve diverse, challenging and interesting problems and applying our skills in areas such as geochemistry, hydrogeology and contaminant transport. Key to achieving this is: developing a sound understanding of the regulatory context for the work and the issues to be addressed; developing detailed conceptual models which allow us to identify key processes to be assessed using quantitative tools; and reporting the outcomes clearly, often including presentations to and discussions with wider stakeholders.

We would like to hear from self-motivated individuals who would be interested in joining our team and have:

• a strong academic background in earth sciences;
• at least 4-5 years’ relevant experience (post-first degree), including mid- and later-career geoscientists;
• a pragmatic approach to problem solving; and
• good communication and presentation skills (in both spoken and written English).

Any experience of undertaking project management, interpreting/developing regulatory guidance, working in a scientific consultancy, applying modelling software or GIS, and/or undertaking business development could be a further advantage. Training and development will be available for the successful candidate and the role will evolve to fit the successful candidate’s strengths and ambitions.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• 25-30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays);
• a Personal Pension Plan with enhanced company contribution;
• medical, travel, health and life insurances;
• annual bonuses related to company performance; and
• an excellent flexible working environment in a company owned and run by its employees.

Quintessa supports the principles of equality, diversity, inclusion and equity in employment and opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and other policies are available on our Company Policies webpage (www.quintessa.org/about-us/policies). Quintessa is also actively involved in a range of scientific communities and technical industry groups and provides support to our employees to engage and build relationships with fellow professionals working in relevant sectors. The Company supports our employees to achieve chartership within their areas of expertise.

This permanent position will be based primarily in either our Henley-on-Thames or Warrington office with scope for some homeworking. Please send a CV and covering letter to RichardLittle@quintessa.org.