Senior
Geo-Environmental Consultant
We’re looking for a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our growing GGS Scotland team, to help deliver our continuous ground gas monitoring and risk assessment services.
Based out of our Falkirk office, you will provide a key senior technical role within the team to deliver complex ground gas assessments across multiple projects.
See our job description below for more information. And if you're interested, you can apply via our LinkedIn job advert.
About the job
We’re looking for a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our growing GGS Scotland team to support delivery of our continuous ground gas monitoring services and risk assessments.
You will provide a key senior technical role within the team providing support to both team managers and junior members of staff to effectively deliver complex ground gas assessments to meet the needs of our clients across a variety of projects.
In your role, you will:
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design cost-effective ground gas monitoring programmes to meet the needs of our clients in Scotland.
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process, analyse and interpret ground gas monitoring datasets to inform ground gas risk assessments and interpretive reports (including for complex sites).
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produce clearly written and technically accurate reports.
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project manage a range of our Scotland ground gas monitoring and assessment projects, ensuring we deliver high quality work, on time and to budget.
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liaise with clients to understand their needs, produce fee proposals, manage relationships and ensure project delivery which meets their expectations.
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effectively network and build relationships within the ground gas and contaminated land sector in Scotland.
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support operational site staff to deliver our ground gas monitoring survey work and provide technical oversight (and line management, where required).
Caroline is an experienced environmental scientist having worked for 20 years in the environmental sector.
Caroline leads on producing our digital content along with providing work programme planning and management.
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support GGS Scotland Managers in monitoring project profitability, efficiently completing invoicing and ensuring cost-effective delivery of the company business plan
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proactively take responsibility for your own professional development – including pursuing chartership with a relevant professional body
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comply with all company policies and processes, and demonstrate our core company values
The role does require somet travel and field/site work. So, you will need to enjoy being outside, travelling the country and be comfortable working independently in the field.
What are we looking for?
We particularly want to hear from people looking to take the next step in their career in the ground gas and contaminated land sector, and wanting to take on a role with more challenge and responsibility.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in a relevant geo/environmental discipline (essential)
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Membership and involvement with a relevant professional institution (essential)
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Full UK driving licence (essential)
Technical effectiveness - skills and experience (essential)
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Minimum of 3-5 years in the ground gas or contaminated land sector (ideally in consultancy)
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Experience of analysing, interpreting and presenting ground gas data
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Experience of preparing ground gas risk assessments
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Experience of preparing scientific reports and presenting information to clients
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Experience of relevant ground gas site work and lone working.
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High level of computer literacy
Personal effectiveness – skills and experience (essential)
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Experience of project management and liaising with clients
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Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines
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Ability to work efficiently under pressure
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
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Strong application of health, safety and wellbeing procedures
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Ability to work well within a team and independently.
Desirable skills/qualifications
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Post-graduate degree in a relevant geo/environmental discipline (preferable)
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Experience of preparing Conceptual Site Models (for ground gas risk assessments)
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Technical oversight and mentoring for junior members of staff
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Experience with specialist software packages (e.g. QGIS, Surfer)
Other information
Specialist training
We provide full specialist technical training to help you develop the ground gas monitoring and assessment skills required for the role. You will work closely with both the GGS Scotland team and the wider GGS family of experts, from site staff through to our directors.
As a new graduate starter, we will support you in your technical and professional development - drawing on the wide range of expertise across the company.
We have a skills development framework which provides a structured approach to tailor your specialist learning, development and progression through the company.
Location
You will be based in the GGS Scotland office in Falkirk.
There will be regular site work primarily across Scotland, and occasional trips to our main UK office in Stockport (e.g. for training, whole company events).
Some site work primarily across Scotland, along with trips to our UK office, based in Stockport. A company van will be available for travel to site.
Salary, working hours and employee benefits
Salary discussions on application.
Full-time (40 hours/week). But we will also consider part-time working (32 hours/week).
We a take a forward looking approach to taking care of our staff, providing a range of attractive benefits and encouraging a good work-life balance.
Some of these staff benefits include: good pension provision, opt-in for personal private medical insurance, flexible benefit pot, flexible working, over-night stay ‘bonus’ payments and work from home options (when not required to be on site or in the office).
About us
From the Central Belt to the Highlands and Islands, GGS Scotland is a local provider of ground gas monitoring and risk assessment services. We use the latest continuous monitoring techniques, coupled with industry-leading expertise, to help our clients identify safe and cost-effective solutions to hazardous ground gas issues. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team and contribute to this rapidly expanding business. We are an inclusive employer, and we value giving equal opportunities to all.
Further information and applications
For more information contact Matt Askin, Associate Director (GGS Scotland): matt.askin@ggs-scot.com or on 01324 804 480.
Applications should ideally be via LinkedIn. However, we will also accept CVs sent to info@ggs-scot.com, if you are unable to access LinkedIn.