Job: Contaminated Land Consultant, Beresford Blake Thomas

Employer: Beresford Blake Thomas
Posted: 29 Apr 2008
Reference: DH993
Contact: Dave Hartley Sweeney
Location: Shrewsbury
Sector: Consultancy,
- Environment Technology
Contract: Contract unspecified
Hours: Hours unspecified
Position: Contaminated Land Consultant
Salary: £17,000 - £21,000

Contaminated Land Consultant

Shrewsbury

Competitive Salary plus Car & Flexible Benefits Package

As one of the largest multidisciplinary environmental consultancies in the our Clients employees are given exposure to a wide range of areas including Contaminated Land, Climate Change, Waste, Risk & Asset Management and Compliance & Resource Management.

Their land and Water team are now seeking a consultant to join the existing team based in Shrewsbury. This is a direct result of the previous consultant progressing within the business.

JOB PURPOSE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role will involve undertaking tasks set by a number of project managers on multiple contaminated land projects. The role will therefore involve providing technical assistance and the management of task budgets.

KEY PROJECTS/CLIENTS INCLUDE:

The client profolio will be varied and speans over both the public and proivate sectors.

Recent projects have included part 2A assessments for local authorities, multiple land quality projects for Defence Estates, developers and other industrial clients.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants are likely to have a degree level qualification or equivalent (in an environmental subject with an emphasis on contaminated land, hydrogeology and hydrology).

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

- Some experience in an environmental consultancy or environmental regulator is preferred.

- Evidence of experience and exposure to the contaminated land sector is necessary. - Experience of site investigation work.

- Some site supervision experience and knowledge of soil and water sampling protocols.

- Applicants will be required to demonstrate technical ability regarding having an understanding of geological/topographical/hydrogeological maps, contamination issues and basic chemistry.

- Report writing skills.

- A current driving license is essential.

This opportunity offers an excellent chance to develop in a consultancy role and the chance to get involved in a wide range of interesting projects. A willingness to learn is essential as the successful applicant will be required to develop and move into a project management role. Training and support will be proactively provided in order to support this.

Our Client offers a competitive salary plus a flexible benefits scheme. Benefits include up to 30 days holiday, a company car scheme (depending upon grade), a pension scheme and life assurance, child care vouchers, private medical and permanent health insurance cover.

Reference: DH993

Dave Hartley

0121 265 2563

dhartley@bbt.co.uk