The Geosciences business within RSK Group plc, is one of the UK's largest land quality consultancies. In addition, RSK has its own in-house site investigation contracting business (Structural Soils Ltd), and environmental laboratory (Envirolab Ltd). The business now has an exciting opportunity for Geo-environmental engineers to join the team in Hemel Hempstead. Working alongside an experienced team you will get involved with a vast array of projects predominately within the housing, energy and manufacturing sector.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive site investigations for environmental and/or geotechnical purposes
• Managing fieldwork activities and subcontractors
• Undertaking Project Management duties
• Writing factual and/or interpretative reports
• Preparing health and safety documentation, booking subcontractors and scheduling soil and water samples for analytical and geotechnical testing

Person specification

• BSc degree level qualified in appropriate earth science or environmental subject essential
• MSc in Contaminated Land related subjects preferable but not essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prepared to work as part of a team or as an individual
• Knowledge of contaminated land and planning legislation would be an advantage
• Candidates must be willing to spend a significant amount of their working day out on site and sometimes away from home.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary - £dependent on experience

All candidates applying for positions with RSK Group must be eligible to work in the UK/European Economic Area.

Candidates should confirm this when applying with their CV and covering letter to Sarah Murphy, recruitment manager, at smurphy@rsk.co.uk.

To see further career opportunities with RSK Group, visit our website www.rsk.co.uk

RSK is committed to our Corporate Responsibility strategy. We seek to minimise our impact on the environment; to engage positively with the community and education groups; to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere in which to work; and to promote Corporate Responsibility throughout our supply chain.