Junior Contaminated Land Specialist

Job title: Junior Contaminated Land Specialist Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Location: Manchester A specialist environmental consultancy is looking to recruit a Junior Contaminated Land Specialist to join their remediation team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or junior consultant to gain hands-on experience working on contaminated land and remediation projects alongside experienced specialists. The successful Junior Contaminated Land Specialist will support the delivery of site investigations, remediation projects and environmental assessments across a variety of residential, commercial and industrial developments. You will receive excellent training and mentoring while developing your technical knowledge and progressing your career. The Junior Contaminated Land Consultant role offers: • Competitive salary • Hybrid working • Full training and mentoring • Professional membership support • Company pension • Generous annual leave • Clear career progression • Opportunity to work on a range of remediation and brownfield redevelopment projects The successful Junior Contaminated Land Specialist will have: • A degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering or a related subject • Around 6 months to 2 years' experience within contaminated land, geo-environmental or remediation consultancy (graduates with relevant placements are encouraged to apply) • An interest in contaminated land assessment and remediation • Good report writing and communication skills • A full UK driving licence Key responsibilities: • Assisting with intrusive site investigations and environmental sampling • Supporting the design and delivery of remediation projects • Monitoring remediation works on site • Logging soils and groundwater during ground investigations • Assisting with contaminated land risk assessments • Producing factual reports and supporting interpretative reporting • Liaising with contractors, clients and subcontractors • Ensuring work is completed safely and in line with current guidance This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established consultancy with a strong reputation in contaminated land and remediation, offering excellent training, varied project work and genuine opportunities for career progression.