Assistant Environmental Consultant

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading engineering and design consultancies; we have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time critical infrastructure projects.  The Sustainable Land & Resource Management Practice within AtkinsRéalis is a well-established, award winning, multi-disciplinary, environmental and engineering practice with an extensive portfolio of regeneration and development projects and a highly skilled, award-winning team. 

Our Practice provides support to the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, as well as a number of national frameworks, servicing a range of complex and challenging brownfield sites.  Our North East team, located in offices in Leeds, Stockton and Newcastle, has considerable experience providing the investigation, assessment, remediation and redevelopment of brownfield land and sustainable soils re-use, as well as servicing internal teams for road, rail and other infrastructure projects.

Due to expanding project workload and client base we are looking for a motivated Assistant Environmental Consultant / Scientist/ Engineer to join our growing team in primarily in Teesside, but would consider locations in Yorkshire and Northeast if willing to travel regularly.  You will be a highly motivated individual with at least 1 years-experience in the field of contaminated land investigation, reclamation and remediation, and be capable of delivering the high standard of geo-environmental consultancy services for which AtkinsRéalis is renowned.  The role will include a significant requirement for site-based works so a driver’s licence is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Completion / checking works including Phase 1 Desk Studies, material management plans, verification reports, permit applications.
• Supervising remediation / earthworks including liaising with Contractors, in accordance with environmental permit and material management plan.
• Digital data management including using tools such as PowerBI, GIS and Openground to collate and interpret verification data.
• Designing and organising site works including originating specification and bills of quantities, health and safety documentation, supervision of contractors, monitoring and sampling.
• Data management and development of conceptual site models and carrying out qualitative and semi-quantitative risk assessments for human health, controlled waters and property receptors. Factual and interpretative reporting.
• Developing own competence and maintain CPD necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, with support from the business on own training and development needs.
• Management of own work including supporting senior management to ensure projects are to delivered on-time, on budget and to quality and client expectations.
• Willingness to be based at a client office or site, with significant time spent outdoors. 

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g. geology, geotechnics, hydrogeology, chemistry, environmental science).
• Demonstratable understanding of land contamination/brownfield land issues including understanding of relevant codes of practice and industry standards.
• Ability and willingness to regularly travel throughout the North East (depending on home location).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience preferable in contamination/brownfield land site based work i.e. site investigations; earthworks etc and report writing.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis? 

We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo. 

We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks. 

Security clearance: 

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.  If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. 

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. 

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