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Geoenvironmental Consultant
Location: Birchwood, Warrington
Merebrook are an established and trusted multi-disciplinary Environmental Engineering Consultancy.
We leverage our deep technical expertise to de-risk and unlock value through client focussed solutions delivering pragmatism and sustainability at the core of everything we do.
Role Description:
This is a full-time hybrid role ideally based out of the Warrington office, with flexibility to be based from other offices and for some work-from-home arrangements. As a Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will conduct site investigations, review and interpret data, prepare detailed reports, and undertake monitoring. Site investigation work will include supervision of trial pitting, window sampling and drilling.
You will evaluate and manage environmental impact and client risk alongside ensuring clients are meeting regulatory requirements. You will be working both in project teams and on your own and will need to demonstrate initiative and ingenuity to problem solve and deliver for clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sampling and Monitoring: Performing soil and rock logging, collecting soil and groundwater samples, and conducting ground gas and groundwater monitoring.
- Desk-based research: Review historical records, maps, and previous reports.
- Site Investigations: Organising and conducting intrusive ground investigations, site walkovers, and supervising contractors.
- Data Analysis: Collecting, managing, and interpreting laboratory data to assess environmental risks.
- Report Writing: Assisting with the preparation of factual and interpretive reports, including Phase 1 desktop studies and Phase 2 geo-environmental assessment reports.
- Risk Assessment and Remediation: Contributing to human health and controlled waters risk assessments and assisting in the development of remediation strategies.
- Project Support: Supporting project managers with planning, budgeting, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Health and safety: Compliance with health and safety policies, production of RAMS and manage site-specific health and safety plans.
Qualifications and experience:
- Previous experience in site work and being comfortable with supervising small – medium site investigations
- Proficiency in report writing with attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex data sets
- Excellent communication skills for collaboration with colleagues, clients and stakeholders
- Relevant degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of UK environmental regulations and standards is a strong advantage
- Desired but not essential: Experience in waste classification and Materials Management Plans
What do you get in return?
- Competitive benchmarked salary
- Minimum 33 days paid leave per year including public holidays
- Company Bonus Scheme
- Training and support towards professional qualifications
- Paid professional membership
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) & Flexi-Time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in Service Benefit
- Pension contributions
- Company social events
Start Date:
As soon as possible
