Geo-Environmental Engineer

The UK government has made a pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and, as such, is pushing ahead with significant investment in nuclear and renewable energies.

Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major factor in influencing the outcome of government policy.

By acquiring Schofield Lothian in 2021, Assystem reaffirmed their commitment to the UK's energy transition in combining strengths with a long-established provider of consultancy services to the transport and infrastructure sectors, through the delivery of sustainable performance improvements within four practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; and Environment & Sustainability.

Assystem are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our team in a permanent role.

The role requires the following key skills:

• Supporting and advising on Ground Investigation and Geo-Environmental site investigations.
• Good experience with report writing.
• Strong knowledge and competence in either ground investigation (GI) or contaminated land management and associated assessments.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of ground investigations.
• Provide technical advice in contaminated land assessments.
• Produce high-quality reports and deliverables.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.

BSc, and ideally MSc, in relevant field.

• 5+ years knowledge of delivering projects through the Town & Country Planning Act legislation.
• Prior experience of delivering a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project through the Planning Act 2008 legislation or similar including large EIA projects.
• Up to date with latest developments in Professional Competence.

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution).
• 25 days' paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days.
• Professional fees reimbursed.

Hybrid remote/in-office.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.