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£23-30k + Benefits
A leading, international advisory and design consultancy with particular specialisation in infrastructure, property and environmental solutions is looking to recruit a Geo-Environmental Engineer/Consultant to join their Cardiff office.

Situated in the Geo-Environmental Team and specialising in the assessment and remediation of contaminated land, this role will suit someone looking for new challenges or seeking a position with excellent career progression opportunities. With a strong public sector and private client base, they are seeking ambitious and capable staff to join their team to strengthen their capability and build on recent success to develop further.

The Role will involve: -
· Production of detailed desk studies and supervision of subsequent ground investigations
· Assess and carry out monitoring of ground conditions on land affected by contamination or compliance monitoring of waste sites.
· Production of risk assessment for contaminated land.
· Production of assessment to determine the risks to ground and surface waters and human health from contamination.
· Interpretation and compilation of chemical monitoring data and reporting
· Supported by a team of junior and graduate engineers
· Coaching and development of graduate team members.
· Compile factual and interpretive reports
· Liaison with regulators, client and team members

Skills/Experience
· A first degree in Geology or Environmental Sciences related subject is required.
· A second degree in a Environmental Geology / Hydrogeology
· Applicants will have worked in the environmental industry as a consultant or environmental regulator for a minimum of 2 years and it would be expected that candidates will be working towards becoming a Chartered member of an appropriate body.
· Experience of supervision of ground investigation including environmental sampling
· Experienced in production and interpretation of groundwater and human health risk assessments.
· Up to date knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and guidance
· Strong written and verbal communication is essential to the role.
· Candidates should hold a full UK drivers licence.
· Self-motivated and ambitious
· Strong team player.

Desirable Qualifications
A second degree in a Environmental Geology / Hydrogeology

Essential Qualifications
First degree in Geology or Environmental Sciences related subject is required

Essential Experience
Production of detailed desk studies and supervision of subsequent ground investigations
Monitoring of ground conditions on land affected by contamination or compliance monitoring of waste sites.
Risk assessment for contaminated land.
Assessment to determine the risks to ground and surface waters and human health from contamination.
Interpretation and compilation of chemical monitoring data and reporting

Personal Characteristics
Up to date knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and guidance
Strong written and verbal communication is essential to the role.
Self-motivated and ambitious.
Strong team player

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Our client is a civil engineering, remediation, geotechnical, earthmoving and engineering contractor. As a multi-disciplined construction company, they have the capability to undertake works in the role of main contractor, sub contractor, design and build contractor or developer.

They are looking for someone to represent the company's interests on the site. Roles and responsibilities can be summarised as-
· set up and manage operations on site
· supervise employees, labour force and subcontractors
· monitor progress and remediation efficiency
· collect all validation data and compile or assist in the compilation of the close out reports
· ensure operations are undertaken in compliance with the health, safety, quality and environmental management plans and company procedures.

The candidate can either have a trade or academic background but must have had experience in over seeing the remediation operations. Must be mobile/willing to work away from home.

The company undertakes remediation using :-
. complex sorting
. soils washing
. stabilisation
. bio remediation
. groundwater treatment

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Our client is rapidly expanding across the north and is looking for a self motivated Senior Risk Assessor to join their team in Warrington. This is an exciting opportunity for a quantitative and pragmatic contaminated land specialist with relevant industry experience to join their Contaminated Land team, furthering their Contaminated Land capabilities in the north.

Candidates should have a strong technical background in site and risk assessment being able to demonstrate technical capability in running risk assessment packages such as CONSIM, RBCA. CLEA, Risc-Human, BP-Risc, and preferably developing and applying vapour risk models.

Site investigation experience with a wide range of contaminants is a must and some experience on tar related sites would be preferred. Ideal candidates will also have the following skills and experience;

• Must demonstrate high integrity, commitment and possess a strong work ethic
• Must demonstrate a collaborative and collegiate approach with other team members in business
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills for own time and projects
• Can demonstrate innovation
• Strong drive to succeed
• Excellent analytical skills with detail and precision
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Willingness to travel nationally

For the successful applicant duties will include;

• Production of Conceptual Site Models including Geology, Hydrogeology, Ecology and Human exposure pathways
• Delivery of Part IIA assessments
• Delivering technically excellent and robust Generic and Quantitative risk assessments (controlled water and human health)
• Work with risk assessors in other regions to develop and further capabilities

Our client develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development courses designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. They encourage participation in all forms of training and have an active programme of in-house and well as external training for all engineers.

In return you will be offered a salary of £ 26,000 - £35,000 plus a benefits package which includes;

25 days annual leave

Flexible annual leave scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Share Incentive Plan

Employee Car Ownership Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Professional Membership Fees paid

Personal Accident Cover

Discounted Private Medical Insurance