Location
North/North East of England, preferably Leeds or Newcastle office. Attendance at sites across the UK may be required, primarily in the North of England.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects within a global company that values curiosity, new ideas, and diverse perspectives. Join our growing Ground and Water business and contribute to contaminated land assessment and remediation projects. This role offers excellent career development potential including training and mentoring, supported by a competitive salary and benefits package.

Your key responsibilities will include site work such as supervision and management of site investigations, soil logging, environmental sampling, and ground gas monitoring. You will support site investigation design, prepare technical reports including desk studies, site investigation reports, remediation studies, and verification reports. You will ensure all work complies with procedures and the highest safety, health, and environmental standards.

A typical week may involve Phase 1 Desk Study research and reporting, Phase 2 Site Investigation design and supervision, soil sampling, subcontractor management, risk assessment, and reporting. You will communicate with clients and subcontractors and work collaboratively as part of a project team.

The team provides land contamination management services to private and public sector clients across property, government, energy, industrial, and nuclear sectors. You will be supported in your professional growth and play a key role in day-to-day project delivery, working closely with team members, project managers, and directors. Our offices foster a supportive environment with networks and social activities to help you connect and develop your career.

Experience
- On-site experience of site investigation and similar field works
- Preparation of Phase 1 contaminated land/geo-environmental desk studies
- Planning, designing, and management of site investigations
- Soil logging
- Knowledge of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations in site investigations
- Understanding of the UK land contamination regime and risk-based assessment approach
- Report writing with clear and concise presentation of information
- Data handling skills; experience with GIS is desirable

About you
Motivated and proactive individual eager to contribute to high-quality contaminated land and geo-environmental projects. You should be able to work effectively within a team, communicate clearly with clients and subcontractors, and adhere to best technical, engineering, and health & safety practices. A commitment to professional development and a passion for making a positive impact are essential.

Qualifications
Relevant degree in chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline.

If you do not meet all criteria, we encourage you to apply so we can explore how your experience aligns with this role or other opportunities within the team.