Consultant / Senior Subsurface Flow Modeller - UK
Role details
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Job description
- Project and task management
- Management of site investigations
- Supervision of field work including soil logging and environmental sampling, chemical and geotechnical testing, groundwater sampling and ground gas monitoring
- Data collation, review and interpretation
- Preparation and review of technical reports including desk studies, ground investigation reports and remediation options appraisals and verification reports.
- Site investigation design
- Development of client relationships
- Ensuring that all work is delivered in line with procedures and to the highest safety, health and environmental standards
- Support to early careers professionals
Your Team
Our team of over 150 professionals at all grades provides land contamination management services to private and public sector clients in the property, government agency, industrial, defence and nuclear sectors. We have expertise across all aspects of contaminated land meaning we have the means to support and develop career development. We have several exciting projects in the pipeline including supporting with the energy transition and nuclear decommissioning.
WSP provides an excellent environment in which to grow professionally, and the successful candidate will be fully supported with their continued development. The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with and being supported by team members, project managers and project directors.
Our offices have several networks to meet colleagues and make connections around the business, as well as the opportunity for plenty of social activities., We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
Flex your time
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
Your development
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
#WeAreWSP
Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the requirements for planning, designing and management of site investigations
- Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and their application to safe design and implementation of site investigations
- Understanding of the land contamination regime within the UK and the risk-based approach to the assessment of land contamination
- Report writing including presenting complex technical information in a concise and accurate manner
- Data handling, including experience in the use of GIS is desirable
- Of different regulatory regimes, e.g. development planning consenting (TCPA and DCO), environmental permitting, due diligence, nuclear site end states and GRR, environmental impact assessment
- Of specialist technical areas, e.g. quantitative risk assessment, waste/material management, radiological characterisation, hydrogeology, remediation, * Relevant technical degree e.g. chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, or environmental science
- Working towards / be prepared to work towards Chartership / Professional Qualification (e.g. QP) with a relevant institution
- Able to travel to sites across the UK as required
Benefits & conditions
This position offers excellent career development potential including training and mentoring. A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided.