Remediation Consultant

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Northwich

Compensation: £30,000 - £40,000 / year

Description

Contract: Permanent
Location: Northwich
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000+ per annum (dependant on experience)
Hours: Full Time (9 Day Working Fortnight Available)

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 Remediation Consultant to join our team in Northwich due to continued growth and to expand our service offering in the remediation sector. This permanent role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression for the right candidate. We're looking for someone with approximately 3-6 years relevant experience who is a team player with drive, ambition and commitment to producing quality work.

You'll work as part of an experienced team delivering specialist remediation consultancy services to a diverse range of clients, with projects primarily based in the North West and Midlands. The role offers excellent flexibility with typically 1-2 days per week working from home, 1-2 days on site, and 1-2 days in the office (varying each week), with the ability to manage your own schedule to a good degree.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of projects moving into Remedial Phase including maintaining a record of potential future works to keep track of and follow up on
Assist in organising remedial works such as hotspot removal, tank removal, asbestos picking, soils/aggregate stockpile testing and management
Complete and check Materials Management Plans, including liaising with clients and monitoring material movement/re-use through project lifetime
Help oversee ground gas protection systems and clean cover system validation, ensuring accurate record keeping and validation report completion
Be the first point of call to organise and arrange remedial and earthworks supervision, developing client relationships
Have input into Remedial Strategies and Earthworks Specifications, producing and checking documentation
Drive and develop relationships with both existing and new clients, including assistance with marketing materials
Assist in completion of RAMS/CPPs and gathering appropriate H&S documentation for upcoming remedial works
Be familiar with relevant standards, guidance and legislative background to the geo-environmental and geotechnical industry
Help produce project fee proposals and tenders, especially for remedial and validation works
Understand commercial aspects of business and take responsibility for project finances
Attend meetings, site visits and site works as required
Take an active approach towards training and mentoring junior staff
Liaise and negotiate with regulators where required
Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, suppliers and sub-contractors
Comply with internal policies, procedures and ISO standards

Dependent on workload, you may also be required to help write desk-based Phase I geo environmental assessment reports, interpretive reports, help check and approve work of junior staff, and help produce/check CAD drawings.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential Requirements:

Minimum undergraduate degree (BSc) in Geology, Environmental Science, Physical Geography or related subject
Approximately 3-6 years relevant experience in the remediation sector (we welcome applications from candidates with slightly more or less experience)
Full UK driving licence (manual transmission)
Good IT skills and competent 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:

Experience in geotechnical or geo-environmental consultancy, or background working as a remediation contractor
Postgraduate degree or Masters in relevant subject
Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and Holebase
Knowledge of remediation strategies and techniques
Experience with verification of remediation works and preparation of verification reports
Familiarity with earthworks, materials/waste management, and MMPs under CL:AIRE DoWCoP
Experience liaising with regulators

Salary and Benefits

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000+ dependant on 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
22 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, company vehicles, and branded workwear provided
Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity/paternity leave
Potential for flexible home working arrangements

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.

Key Responsibilities

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Salary and Benefits

About Brownfield Solutions