Environmental Scientist (Contaminated Land)

We are seeking an environmental scientist for a U.K leading environmental engineering contractor based in Edinburgh. Suitable applicants will have experience monitoring ground investigations, writing factual geo environmental reports and remediation appraisals.

The client has requested candidates who have an excellent academic background preferable degree qualifications are in the following disciplines; BSc Geology, Geoscience or Geochemistry, ideally with MSc Environmental Engineering, Contaminated Land or Engineering Geology.

Typically duties will include phase 1 and phase 2 site investigation supervision, technical report writing, desk studies and client liaison. Further to this candidates will be involved with developing quantitative risk assessments so excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.

You will partake in contaminated land projects and participate in hazard identification, hazard assessment, risk estimation, risk evaluation.

The position offers a competitive salary together with bonuses.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.