Location
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, United Kingdom. You will be based in our Glasgow office with site visits primarily in the central belt of Scotland and occasional travel across the UK.

Hours
Full Time - standard office hours with a mix of office and on-site work.

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
At WSP, you have the opportunity to shape a unique career with global reach, working alongside diverse and talented individuals. Join our growing Ground and Water business as a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant supporting contaminated land assessment and remediation projects. You will be part of a world-class team delivering high-calibre service and technical excellence, with a strong pipeline of confirmed work through 2026.

Your key responsibilities will include site work supervision and management of site investigations, soil logging, environmental sampling, ground gas monitoring, data collation and interpretation, mentoring junior team members, project management, bid preparation, site investigation design, and preparation of technical reports such as 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 balance of office-based tasks and fieldwork, including Phase 1 desk studies, Phase 2 site investigation design and supervision, soil sampling and logging, subcontractor management, risk assessments, and client communication. You will adhere to best technical, engineering, and health & safety practices while working closely with project teams.

WSP offers an excellent professional environment with strong support for career development, including training and mentoring. You will be part of a team serving private and public sector clients across property, government, energy, industrial, and nuclear sectors. Our offices provide networks for early career professionals and opportunities for social engagement.

Experience
- On-site experience of site investigation and similar fieldwork
- Preparation of Phase 1 contaminated land/geo-environmental desk studies
- Planning, designing, and managing site investigations
- Soil logging and environmental sampling
- Knowledge of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations in site investigations
- Understanding of UK land contamination regime and risk-based assessment approaches
- Knowledge of mine gas risk assessment processes
- Report writing with concise and accurate presentation of information
- Data handling skills; experience with GIS is desirable
- Minimum of 4 years post-graduate experience in site investigations, groundwater and ground gas monitoring, sample collection, and contractor supervision (candidates assessed on merit)

About you
Motivated and professional individual capable of managing projects and mentoring junior staff. Strong communicator able to work collaboratively with clients, subcontractors, and project teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, health, and environmental compliance. Adaptable to a mix of office and fieldwork environments.

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

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