Advisian is the independent consulting business line of the WorleyParsons Group with more than 26,100 people and 3,000 people in Advisian spread across 19 countries. We provide solutions for clients in the Infrastructure, Hydrocarbons, Minerals & Metals and Chemicals sectors.

Advisian provides a full range of environmental consultancy services and has a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation and quality of work. Our consulting group has a strong position in a number or market sectors both in the UK and globally. The range of services provided includes the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites, decommissioning and demolition management, water resource assessment, environmental, social and health impact assessments (ESHIA) integrated water management, geotechnical engineering, materials processing and management and other related services.

This vacancy is for a Senior Consultant to deliver and project manage contaminated land assessment and remediation projects based in our Leeds office. This is a full time, permanent (40 hours per week) position and will be part of our Decommissioning and Restoration practice. The successful applicant will work with our clients and wider UK team bringing technical know-how to the successful delivery.

Advisian offer a range of services including the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites, decommissioning and demolition management, geotechnical engineering, water resource assessment, environmental, social and health impact assessments (ESHIA) integrated water management, materials processing and management and other related services.

We strongly support individual career development through frequent internal and external training. WorleyParsons is an equal opportunities employer and seeks to reflect this in its diverse workforce. Depending on candidate suitability and preferences there is also scope to deliver project work both in the UK and overseas.

Core Responsibilities will include the following:

• Management and delivery of contaminated land assessment and remediation projects including: delivery of desk studies, site investigation, risk assessments, remediation options appraisals, remedial design and verification;
• Data management: review and interpretation;
• Field work including managing contractors on site;
• Managing project health and safety on site including preparation of project HSSE plans and method statements;
• Compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures;
• Delivery of detailed quantitative risk assessments including controlled waters and/or human health.
• Business development and winning work (with support) including prospect identification and proposal generation.

The following skills and experience will be required:

• Experience of delivering contaminated land assessment and remediation projects on sites in the UK.
• Proven ability to write high quality technical reports and manage this process.
• Presenting, analysing and interpreting data.
• Demonstrable project management experience, with NEC contract management experience desirable.
• Ability to manage HSSE aspects of site work and to lead the HSSE culture of a project.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and contractors.
• Working knowledge of Eurocodes, UK and international standards desirable.
• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant subject (e.g. Hydrogeology, Geochemistry, Geology or Environmental Science).
• Evidence of continuing professional development, including Chartership desirable (or working towards this).
• A willingness to travel, stay away from home and undertake site based work.

This position would suit applicants in the middle stages of their career, with relevant professional experience, who are willing to undertake a demanding role often on a fast-track project schedule, to build on their post graduate experience and with a view to developing their career within the field of geo-environmental consultancy.

Advisian strives to be an industry leader in health, safety and environmental performance. Our vision is to achieve zero harm to people and assets, and zero environmental incidents. We select people who share our values, beliefs and commitment to this vision and who demonstrate the expected behaviours, competencies and performance associated with their prospective roles within the company.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunities and are committed to promoting fairness, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits packages and a friendly, professional and dynamic working environment, with the opportunity to develop your career prospects globally.

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