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WSP in the UK & Ireland

Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant

Glasgow
Posted about 22 hours ago
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Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

To find out more about our growing Ground and Water business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Ground risk and remediation | WSP

We are seeking to support our growing world class team to ensure we continue to deliver the high calibre of service and technical excellence both we and our clients expect. With a strong pipeline of confirmed work moving into 2026, we have opportunities for Contaminated Land / Geo-environmental Consultants and Assistant Consultants to join our team. This role is specifically to support contaminated land assessment and remediation projects.

This position offers excellent career development potential including training and mentoring. A competitive salary and benefits package will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

A little more about your role…

  • Site work including supervision and management of site investigations
  • Field work including soil logging, environmental sampling and ground gas monitoring
  • Data collation, review and interpretation
  • Mentoring of junior members of the team
  • Project management
  • Support with bid preparation
  • Support with site investigation design
  • Preparation of technical reports including desk studies, site investigation reports, and remediation studies and verification reports
  • Ensuring that all work is delivered in line with procedures and to the highest safety, health and environmental standards

The role will require time both in the office and on-site.

A Typical Week Could Include Activities Such As

  • Phase 1 Desk Study researching and reporting
  • Phase 2 Site Investigation design, supervision, soil sampling, soil logging, subcontractor management, human health/water environment risk assessment and reporting
  • Adherence (with training) to best technical, engineering and health & safety practice
  • Communicating with clients, subcontractors and working as part of a project team

Your team…

The team provides land contamination management services to private and public sector clients in the property, government agency, energy, industrial and nuclear sectors.

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.

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Our offices have several networks to help early career professionals, meet colleagues and make connections around the business, as well as the opportunity for plenty of social activities.

You will be based in our Glasgow office. You will be expected to attend sites across the UK when required, though primarily in the central belt of Scotland.

Experience

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

  • On-site experience of site investigation and other similar field works
  • Experience in the preparation of Phase 1 contaminated land/geo-environmental desk studies
  • Knowledge of the requirements for planning, designing and management of site investigations
  • Experience of soil logging
  • Knowledge of the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations in site investigations
  • Knowledge of the land contamination regime within the UK and the risk-based approach to the assessment of land contamination
  • Knowledge of the mine gas risk assessment process
  • Report writing including presenting information in a concise and accurate manner
  • Data handling, including experience in the use of GIS is desirable
  • At least 4 year’s post-graduate experience in undertaking site investigations, groundwater and ground gas monitoring, sample collection activities and supervision of contractors is required; nonetheless, we would assess each candidate on their merits.

Qualifications

Relevant degree e.g. chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, geography or environmental science

If you don’t meet all that we are looking for please still consider applying. Not everyone will meet all the requirements, but you might have skills we didn’t know we need.

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About Us

We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

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.

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Skills

Site Investigation
Soil Logging
Environmental Sampling
Ground Gas Monitoring
Project Management
Technical Report Writing
Risk Assessment
GIS
CDM Regulations
Contaminated Land Assessment
Remediation Studies
Data Interpretation
Bid Preparation
Subcontractor Management
Desk Studies
Groundwater Monitoring

Location

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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