Location
Primarily based in the North/North East of England, preferably Leeds or Newcastle offices. Attendance at sites across the UK may be required, with a focus on the North of England.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You will join our growing Ground and Water business, supporting contaminated land assessment and remediation projects. This role offers excellent career development potential including training and mentoring, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Key responsibilities include site work such as supervision and management of site investigations, field work including soil logging, environmental sampling and ground gas monitoring, data collation, review and interpretation, support with site investigation design, and preparation of technical reports including desk studies, site investigation reports, remediation studies and verification reports. You will ensure all work is delivered in line with procedures and to the highest safety, health and environmental standards.

A typical week may involve Phase 1 Desk Study research and reporting, Phase 2 Site Investigation design, supervision, soil sampling, soil logging, subcontractor management, human health and water environment risk assessment and reporting. You will adhere to best technical, engineering and health & safety practices and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors and project teams.

You will be part of a team providing land contamination management services to private and public sector clients across property, government, energy, industrial and nuclear sectors. WSP offers an excellent environment for professional growth with full support for your continued development. You will work closely with team members, project managers and directors, and have access to networks and social activities within the company.

Experience
- On-site experience of site investigation and similar field works
- Preparation of Phase 1 contaminated land/geo-environmental desk studies
- Knowledge of planning, designing and management of site investigations
- Experience of soil logging
- Understanding of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations in site investigations
- Knowledge of UK land contamination regime and risk-based assessment approaches
- Report writing skills with ability to present information concisely and accurately
- Data handling experience; GIS knowledge is desirable

About you
Motivated and eager to contribute to a world-class team delivering high calibre service and technical excellence. You should be able to work collaboratively within a project team, communicate effectively with clients and subcontractors, and adhere to best practices in health, safety and environmental standards.

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

Additional Information
If you do not meet all criteria, you are encouraged to apply as we consider how your experience aligns with this role and other opportunities within the team.