Senior / Principle Environmental Engineer

This is an excellent opportunity to join an independent Geotechnical and Environmental Site Investigation Consultancy in the Thames Valley.

* B.Sc. / M.Sc. in an Environmental related subject
* Be Chartered or close to being Chartered
* A minimum of 10 years’ experience in contaminated land investigation in the UK
* A strong technical background in the investigation, remediation and validation of contaminated land, site specific risk assessments, CLEA and other risk models, groundwater contamination, P20 assessments, landfill gas risk assessments, remediation techniques, waste soil classification, validation etc.
* Commercial awareness
* Experience and understanding of current UK legislation for contaminated land * Ability to manage people and demonstrate team leadership
* Report writing, peer review and technical report checking skills
* Limited geotechnical skills and knowledge would be required, strong skills would be ideal
* Full UK drivers licence

The role:

This specialist company is looking for an ambitious Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant to join and provide environmental advice to our small team based in Reading. The successful candidate would lead the environmental side of the Consultancy and provide the main environmental advice to the group. The main responsibilities would be:
* Providing environmental expertise and advice to the group on a wide range of projects
* Advising and liaising with Clients
* Management and mentoring of junior staff
* Planning, managing and delivering projects
* Reviewing, writing and sign off of technical reports
* Keeping the group advised on changes in environmental legislation and implications to company policy
*Liaison with Contaminated Land Officers, Environment Agency etc.
* Business development in potential environmental growth areas.

There is potential for expansion in the present environmental coverage/workload of the group and for the right person, would provide an excellent opportunity for them to progress within and to grow the company.

To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Matchtech Group Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.