Location
Glasgow office with travel to sites across the UK when required, primarily in the central belt of Scotland.

Hours
Full time, office and on-site work balance.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to contribute to landmark projects and work alongside some of the brightest minds in the field. We are expanding our Ground and Water business and seek Geo-Environmental Consultants and Assistant Consultants to support contaminated land assessment and remediation projects. This role offers excellent career development potential including training and mentoring, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.

Key responsibilities include site work supervision and management of site investigations, field work such as soil logging, environmental sampling and ground gas monitoring, data collation and interpretation, support with site investigation design, and preparation of technical reports including desk studies, site investigation reports, remediation studies, and verification reports. You will ensure all work complies with procedures and the highest safety, health, and environmental standards.

The role involves a mix of office and on-site activities, including Phase 1 desk study research and reporting, Phase 2 site investigation design and supervision, soil sampling, subcontractor management, risk assessments, and client communication. You will work closely with project teams and contribute to delivering high-quality projects for private and public sector clients across various industries including property, government, energy, industrial, and nuclear sectors.

WSP provides a supportive professional environment with networks for early career professionals and opportunities for social engagement. You will be fully supported in your continued development and play a key role in project delivery within a world-class team.

Experience
- On-site experience of site investigations and similar fieldwork
- Preparation of Phase 1 contaminated land/geo-environmental desk studies
- Knowledge of planning, designing, and managing site investigations
- Experience in soil logging
- Understanding of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations in site investigations
- Knowledge of UK land contamination regime and risk-based assessment approaches
- Familiarity with mine gas risk assessment processes
- Report writing skills with concise and accurate presentation of information
- Data handling experience; GIS knowledge is desirable
- At least 2 years post-graduate experience (for assistant level) in site investigations, groundwater and ground gas monitoring, sample collection, and contractor supervision; candidates will be assessed on merit

About you
Motivated and eager to develop professionally within a collaborative team environment. You should be adaptable to both office and site work and committed to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients, subcontractors, and project teams are essential.

Qualifications
Relevant degree in chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline.

If you do not meet all the criteria, you are still encouraged to apply as you may possess skills that complement the team and role.