Back to jobs
Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant
Permanent Location: Bromsgrove Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annumPosted 4 days ago
Permanent - Full Timeonsite
Job Description
Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Bromsgrove
Compensation: £26,000 - £29,000 / year
Description
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bromsgrove
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum
Location: Bromsgrove
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 per annum
About Us
Brownfield Solutions has been providing specialist geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy services since 2005, offering expert ground investigation, risk assessment, and remediation services for both brownfield and greenfield developments. We work across a range of sectors including property development, infrastructure, construction, and energy, helping clients understand ground conditions, manage contamination risks, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Our team of experienced consultants, including environmental scientists, geologists and engineers, specialises in assessing geotechnical and geo-environmental constraints, providing tailored solutions to unlock the full potential of each site. As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a supportive and friendly working environment where everyone can thrive, with a strong reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and problem-solving.
About the Role
We are seeking a Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our team in Bromsgrove, with opportunities for rapid professional development and promotion for the right candidate. We're looking for a team player with drive, ambition and commitment to producing quality work who is eager to develop their skills and knowledge.
You'll work as part of an experienced team delivering geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy services to a diverse range of clients. Our workload is varied and engaging, with a good balance of site and office working (50/50 split), managing projects including ground investigations, contaminated land assessments, geotechnical design, remediation design, and verification works.
Key Responsibilities
- Become familiar with relevant standards, guidance and legislative background to the geo-environmental and geotechnical industry
- Prepare health and safety documentation and implement safe working measures
- Supervise ground investigations involving various techniques, manage subcontractors, log and sample soil and rock to BS5930, monitor gas and groundwater
- Schedule chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing and produce exploratory hole logs to relevant standards
- Produce drawings (including in CAD) and write desk-based Phase I geo-environmental assessment reports
- Write interpretive reports including Phase II geo-environmental assessments, risk assessments, and geotechnical assessments
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and suppliers, and assist with project delivery
- Help prepare proposals for new work and comply with internal policies and ISO standards
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Essential Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in relevant subject (geology, environmental science, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, physical geography etc.)
- Full UK driving licence (manual transmission)
- Good IT skills and comfortable with MS Office
- Strong work ethic, able to work effectively alone or as part of a team
- Good problem solving skills with ability to adapt and find practical solutions
Desirable:
- Postgraduate degree or Masters in relevant subject
- Some experience in the field (though we welcome applications from those with little experience)
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary of £26,000 - £29,000 per annum (commensurate with experience) and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:
- Optional every second Friday off work (2FF scheme) - working extended hours for every other Friday off
- 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service and promotions)
- Twice yearly salary reviews as you become more experienced
- Company profit share scheme and enhanced 4% employer pension contribution
- Overnight stay allowance (£30 per night) plus expenses
- Generous training fund and CPD support with professional fees covered
- £2,000 bonus on attaining chartership
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and mental health
- Laptop/PC, mobile phone, access to company pool vehicles for site works, and branded workwear provided
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Brownfield Solutions is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.
***
Important Information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.
We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.