Location
Manchester, UK

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary and benefits package

About the Role
At WSP, you will have the opportunity to work on landmark projects that make a positive impact globally. We are expanding our world-class Ground and Water team and seek Senior and Principal Contaminated Land / Geo-Environmental Consultants to support contaminated land assessment and remediation projects across the UK. This role offers a flexible hybrid working environment, allowing you to work from home part of the week, alongside excellent career development opportunities including training and mentoring.

Key responsibilities include project and task management, managing site investigations, supervising fieldwork such as soil logging, environmental sampling, chemical and geotechnical testing, groundwater sampling, and ground gas monitoring. You will be involved in data collation, review and interpretation, preparation and review of technical reports including desk studies, ground investigation reports, remediation options appraisals, and verification reports. You will also design site investigations, develop client relationships, ensure compliance with safety, health and environmental standards, and support early careers professionals.

Our team of over 150 professionals delivers land contamination management services to private and public sector clients across property, government, industrial, defence, and nuclear sectors. We have a strong pipeline of projects including energy transition and nuclear decommissioning, providing an excellent environment for professional growth and development. You will play a key role in day-to-day project delivery, supported by experienced colleagues and leadership. Our offices foster networks and social activities to help you connect and thrive.

Experience
- Knowledge of planning, designing, and managing site investigations
- Understanding and application of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations
- Familiarity with UK land contamination regime and risk-based assessment approaches
- Report writing skills, presenting complex technical information clearly and accurately
- Data handling experience; GIS knowledge is desirable
- Awareness of different regulatory regimes including development planning consenting, environmental permitting, due diligence, nuclear site end states, and environmental impact assessment
- Expertise in specialist technical areas such as quantitative risk assessment, waste/material management, radiological characterisation, hydrogeology, and remediation

About you
Motivated and professional individual with strong technical expertise and excellent communication skills. Able to work collaboratively within a team and develop client relationships. Willingness to travel to sites across the UK as required. Committed to delivering high-quality work aligned with safety and environmental standards. Enthusiastic about mentoring and supporting early career professionals.

Qualifications
- Relevant technical degree in chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, environmental science, or related field
- Working towards or prepared to work towards Chartership/Professional Qualification (e.g. QP) with a relevant institution