Graduate Geoenvironmental Consultant

My clients are a small, friendly team with a head office based in the beautiful county of Somerset. They believe in working hard, working together and learning from each other along the way, providing a rewarding working environment where you can be yourself and not just a number lost in a large company.

They now require a Graduate Geoenvironmental Consultant

Typical work activities include:

• Desk based research: review of available factual information for a site, including previous site investigation reports, to establish whether or not there are potentially unacceptable risks associated with a site.

• Conducting/supervising and organising site investigation surveys: collecting data to establish ground conditions to aid foundation design, to refine site conceptual models and determine levels of contamination for a site or area of consideration.

• Data interpretation: this can include detailed assessment of data, often using software modelling packages.

• Development of conceptual models: identification and consideration of the potential contaminant sources, critical pathways and receptors that could potentially have an adverse impact on the immediate and wider environment.

• Factual and interpretative report writing: completion of detailed scientific reporting, written in a manner that can be understood by non-technical people as well as to the requirements of the regulatory authorities.

• Dialogue with clients, regulators and sub-contractors, e.g. analytical laboratories and drillers.

• Knowledge of CDM regulations and the preparation of Health, Safety and Welfare plans for site works.

• Work in line with the company's Quality Management System.

BENEFITS

• 22 days paid holiday, plus 3 additional at Christmas and all English Bank Holidays (33 days total), increasing with grade and length of service;
• Bi-annual performance reviews based on a skills matrix to track your competences, skills and qualifications so you can actively monitor your progress and target the right training and development;
• Support from Chartered Geologists/ Chartered Scientists/ Chartered Engineers at the company to guide you through your development and your chartership application;

• Autonomy within your role for faster progression;

Options for part-time working, flexible working and working from home;

• A casual dress policy;
• A vast selection of teas and coffees (plus obligatory cake and biscuits or fruit);
• Early finish Fridays, because weekends can never be too long;
• Auto enrolment in the company pension and bonus scheme.