Grontmij are looking for Graduate Environmental Consultants to work effectively to support the company's environmental services as part of a team.
Outline of role
- Provide consultancy services in relation to geological/ environmental issues by undertaking both office and site based work.
- Prepare and assist in the preparation of desk study, site investigation, risk assessment and validation reports.
- Site supervision and routine monitoring during groundwater/ environmental site investigations.
- Training to manage small projects. Develop the ability to undertake financial management of project tasks by acting as a task manager.
- Develop skills in contaminated land investigation and risk assessment.
- Develop skills in Qualitative and Quantitative risk assessment.
- Assist in proposal writing.
- Where appropriate, and subject to competence assessment, assist as and when with site work (site investigation, gas and groundwater monitoring for contaminated land and landfill projects).
- Report to Line Manager.
- Assist with marketing initiatives, including screening and targeting of potential clients.
- To manage the use and calibration of field equipment.
Qualifications required
Qualified to degree level, preferably to MSc level in a relevant environmental science.
Experience required
Some work experience in an Environmental Consultancy is desirable.
Qualities required
- Ability to work on own initiative and seek assistance when required
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure that timescales are met
- Good problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to find quick, innovative and practical solutions
- Take responsibility for personal development
- Able to work collaboratively with others to form strong positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and contractors.
- Demonstrate pride in work, through accurate timely delivery
- Be well organised and systematic
Closing date
9th January 2014
Interviews
Interviews will be arranged after the closing date
Salary range
Grontmij offers a competitive benefits and salary package
Further information
For further information please contact James Dunnet by email:james.dunnet@grontmij.co.uk
Vacany Number: ENV/077/Leeds
Please note that there is an incentive payment available for applicants who apply directly and are successfully appointed.
Grontmij is committed to achieving equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
