Contaminated Land Consultant

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We work with infrastructure developers, property companies, governments and landowners embed effective management of land, air and water through planning, delivery and operation of new and retrofit projects. Our service is comprehensive, including air quality, biodiversity, noise, community engagement, environmental assessment and management, land quality, water, resources and waste, and the maintenance and protection of historic environments.

Shaped by our engineering heritage and informed by our wide range of complementary technical skills, we offer rigorous environmental assessments and management practice to inform and communicate a clear understanding of the environmental issues and opportunities.

The main aspect of the role will be working on a wide variety of projects (in terms of scale, value, location and sector) assessing the contaminative status and formulating cost-effective and pragmatic remediation solutions, liaising with regulators and satisfying planning requirements.

You’ll be working closely with other Arup teams, such as environmental specialists, planners, geotechnical and building engineers and infrastructure civil engineers, to deliver integrated multi-disciplinary consultancy services to a wide range of clients.

You’ll be routinely office based, with some site work. This may include supervision of ground investigations and remediation projects. From time-to-time site work may be more intensive. There may be opportunities to work on short-term projects around the UK and internationally.

Typical activities will vary and may include the following. Reviewing environmental and historical information and preparing desk studies. Supporting due diligence and environmental assessment. Assisting in the design and implementation of ground investigations, groundwater and ground gas monitoring, and site reconnaissance visits. Analysis of data and subsequent qualitative and quantitative risk assessments. Preparation of clear and concise reports. You will be guided by others in the team and will assist with development of risk management and remediation strategies.

You will contribute to various reports and prepare documents for submission within the planning system.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

We are looking for individuals with the following skills:

• Bachelor's degree or higher degree in contaminated land; environmental studies, chemistry, geology, geography, hydrogeology, or civil, environmental, or chemical engineering. Completed dissertation on contaminated land or pollution related topic (desirable).
• Student or graduate member of Geological Society, CIWEM, IEMA IES, or similar professional body.
• Basic and developing understanding of contaminated land, pollution, environmental engineering and brownfield development. Some understanding of sustainability, carbon and climate change would be useful.
• Knowledge of GIS software (preferably ArcGIS), strong complementary digital skills (including responsible use of AI) and CAD (desirable).
• Work experience within environmental consultancy and site investigation works (desirable).

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies at . Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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