Employer

Delta-Simons

Job title Senior Scientist / Consultant / Engineer x 2 positions
Location Lincoln or London, UK
Salary range Dependent on experience
Sector Environmental Consultancy
Reference 2015SS
Date posted 24-Nov-15
Apply by 05-Jan-16
Contact Joanna Maplethorpe
info@deltasimons.com
http://www.deltasimons.com/
Tel: 01522 882560
Summary Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Geoenvironmental or Geotechnical specialist to join a growing multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy. Based in the Lincoln or London office, this role will involve delivering environmental solutions and advisory services on projects within the property and construction sector.
Details

Delta-Simons is a nationwide, multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy specialising in Environment, Health & Safety and Sustainability advice and support within the Property Development, Asset Management, Corporate and Industrial markets. We work hard to attract the best people, not only on the merits of academic qualifications but also on their personal achievements, energy and passion for life.

Essential experience

  • An effective track record of managing the practical technical and financial aspects relating to developing proposals for the completion of projects and delivering projects.
  • A working knowledge of field investigation work, laboratory testing methods and scheduling, assessing and interpretation of results of analysis and findings of field work.
  • A working knowledge of the design of conceptual site models.
  • Production of structured factual reports and interpretative reports assimilating desk study data, site information and information from third parties to provide solutions to the client's issues as determined by the brief.
  • Knowledge of analytical skills using computer software and technical guidance documents for the assessment of data to determine the required outcome for the project.
  • Sound communication and personal effectiveness skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels within the business, with clients, subcontractors and other third parties (regulators, statutory consultees, etc.).

Responsibilities include:

  • Work as a senior consultant within a Team/Business Unit. Responsible for management, financial and technical input to projects, including provision of proposals, project planning, management of resources (office or site based) and sub-contractors, completion of appropriate scheduling of laboratory testing, site monitoring, data assessment, reporting and financial performance.
  • Engagement in direct account management and development as part of an Account Management Team.
  • To effectively communicate and manage a delivery team to achieve a project brief through provision of efficient and professional services.
  • With the support of an appropriate person at a Principal or Director grade provide solutions to technical problems and write technical reports.
  • To provide clear and factually correct reports that require minimal re-writing or amendment by an authorising signatory.
  • To work within and be a champion for, the company health, safety and environmental policies.
  • When requested, to provide input to Company initiatives.
  • To demonstrate an understanding of and comply with legislation, Company policies and procedures and work within agreed resources.
  • Contribute to the achievement of Company objectives through positive working relationships with colleagues throughout the Company, with clients and with suppliers.
  • To promote the Company and its services to others.
  • Undertake ongoing CPD.
  • To provide support and assistance to all staff as appropriate.
  • Lead by example and share both knowledge and experience with other team members.
  • To provide coaching and mentoring of junior staff to bring about improvements in their skill base.
  • Undertake proposal preparation with the support of an appropriate person at a Principal or Director grade.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years' relevant experience.
  • Bachelor degree in relevant subject and preferably a secondary qualification i.e. MSc.
  • Demonstration of equivalent qualification or experience.
  • Desirable to be a Member of Professional Body preferably working towards Chartered status.