Senior Environmental Consultant (North based)

Who we are: The Adler & Allan group provide environmental and energy infrastructure services that protect the environment and reduce the risk of pollution, operational downtime, profit loss and reputation damage for our customers.As part of the Adler & Allan group, OHES Environmental Ltd provides multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy services that protect the environment, whilst reducing the risk of pollution, profit loss and reputational damage for our clients.Operating from sites UK wide, we combine technical expertise with a pragmatic and commercially focused approach. Our solutions help our clients achieve their business and sustainability goals, by understanding, managing, and reducing the environmental risks associated with land transactions, property development, day-to-day operations and following pollution incidents.We are an ambitious team who are focused on growth, putting our customers at the heart of what we do, and we live our values of Safety, Service, Working Together, Wellbeing and Expertise. Our culture is can-do, fun and where everyone has a part to play.We’re looking for driven and enthusiastic Environmental Consultants at all levels to join our established teams across multiple locations across the UK.If you want a hands on role helping businesses and protecting the environment, this role could be for you! What we would like to offer you: Competitive starting salaryCompany vehicle or car allowanceCompany Pension schemeRefer a friend scheme25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidaysCompany phone, laptop, iPad and PPE providedTraining and development opportunities (with support and a clear path of career progression)Life Assurance Scheme (4 x annual salary)Home-based roles and flexible working options availableEmployee Assistance Programme - EAP (with access to GP appointments, physio appointments and mental health support)Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption payA diverse and inclusive working environmentOpportunities for overtimeFree eye tests and money towards glassesSenior Environmental Consultant role:An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to join the team in the position of Senior Environmental Consultant, as part of the Consultancy North team, reporting to the Regional Manager.The Senior Environmental Consultant will support the Consultancy Division in providing customers, colleagues and other stakeholders with commercially aware, technically proficient and professional environmental risk reduction services. This is a full-time role with daily hours of 9am - 5pm, with a one hour unpaid meal break, Monday - Friday (35 hours per week). Due to the responsibilities associated with the role, it will be necessary to dedicate any hours as required to provide the managerial support to the business to ensure all tasks are completed. The post holder will also be required to satisfy overtime requirements and due to the nature of the duties of this post on occasion may be required to stay away from home overnight. Key tasks and accountabilities associated with the post are as follows: Project management with support/training from the regional team, finance and consultancy support teams.Arrange site works (including investigation and remediation works) in accordance with scope including communication with relevant parties.Site investigation design.Supervise site investigations, remediation works and verification/validations, and perform associated sampling and monitoring.Manage contractors on-site and maintain high standards of health and safety and quality.Schedule samples for appropriate laboratory analysis and liaise with the laboratory.Prepare reports including:Preliminary Risk AssessmentsInterpretive site investigation reportsSite verification/validation reports.Control and take responsibility for project financials.Assisting Principal Environmental Consultants in the development and training of less experienced team members.Identify and share opportunities for the wider A&A group.Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring consistently high levels of safety, technical robustness, commercial awareness, organisation and customer satisfaction.Perform other duties as required by the consultancy division and other areas of the business in order to meet business needs. This list is not exhaustive, and the successful candidate can expect to undertake any other duties for which they are qualified and able to undertake.Person Specification: Hold a degree in a relevant earth science or geo-environmental related discipline and ideally some professional qualifications while working towards Chartership with a relevant organisation.Knowledge of the available site investigation techniques, and experience supervising a variety of them, particularly the available drilling techniques.Experience of working on contaminated land projects where there is petroleum hydrocarbon contamination would be of particular benefit.Working knowledge of relevant environmental guidance, regulation and legislation.Proficiency in logging soil / rock in accordance with BS5930.Understanding in the development and updating of CSMs.Post holder will attend domestic and commercial properties to assist members of the public and as such, must provide a professional service and image of the Company at all times.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, workforce and clients at all levels.Awareness of the available remediation techniques for soil and groundwater.Understanding of chemical analyses which can be performed on soil, water and air samples.Excellent organisational and time-management skills.Be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft applications. Awareness of the wider environmental risk reduction sector. Additional information: The post holder must be able to adapt to an environment of growth.A teamwork ethic is essential and the provision of support, advice and training to lesser experienced team members will be required on an ongoing basis.The post holder is required to be self-motivated, adaptable and demonstrate excellent communication, organisational skills and attention to detail.The post holder should have excellent interpersonal skills and confidence when dealing with all stakeholders including colleagues, site staff, contractors and householders in person and over the telephone/email, and a highly professional manner.Field sampling may involve working in all weather conditions and can be physically demanding.As there will be travel to any location within the Company’s operational footprint, possession of a full UK driving licence is essential for this role. In addition, a full Criminal Records Check will be required due to the environments in which the post-holders will be deployed. All applicants must have right to work in the UK, and will be subject to a DBS check due to the nature of the environments we work in.Employee Testimonials: “I am regularly ‘out in the sticks’ and often work in the Lake District, the Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors, Northumberland, Snowdonia, and occasional the Scottish Borders and the Cairngorms. As someone that loves the countryside and mountainous landscapes, I really enjoy the travel my job brings!” – Chris, North Consultancy team“My favourite part of the role is undoubtedly making a positive difference to the environment, by helping to reduce the impact of fuel spills and reduce the chances of them happening in the future. This is on par with the sheer variety of sites and places that I visit on the job, with each week having something new to look forward to and experience.” - Harry, East Consultancy Team“I enjoy the dynamic nature of the work that I do, each job I work on is unique and presents its own challenges” - Rob, Water Quality TeamIf you are looking for a change and are interested in the above, please apply today or contact careers@adlerandallan.co.uk for additional information!