AddressSenior Consultant, SOCOTEC, Competitive Salary, East Kilbride
To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Environment and Safety Division. SOCOTEC provides a comprehensive range of environmental monitoring and consultancy services to help companies fulfil their legal obligations and to comply with environmental regulations. Our expert field teams provide national coverage and tailored services including site investigation, sampling and analysis, monitoring, interpretation and consultancy. Our qualified and highly talented field consultants provide environmental analysis, environmental monitoring and consultancy services to assist clients in complying with legislation.
About the role:
As a Principal Environmental Scientist you will take responsibility for the project management and technical leadership of contaminated land projects, environmental assessments and play a major role in the growth of this business stream for SOCOTEC. As part of your role, you will also manage a team of junior Environmental Scientists and work within the wider environmental team assisting in delivery of technical and operational work.
The base office will be in East Kilbride. SOCOTEC has offices across England, Scotland and Wales and, as well as work in the local area, the role will entail providing support to other SOCOTEC offices as required; this may entail periods of time away from home and a full driving licence is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to join a market leading business, in which you will be integral to delivering our future success. In return, we offer a competitive salary and all the benefits of working for a dynamic and growing organisation.
You will:
Your responsibilities will be wide ranging and encompass technical and commercial requirements, including those listed below:
- Taking technical and commercial responsibility for the on time and on budget delivery of contaminated land and environmental assessment projects within the context of a wider environmental team
- Generating new enquiries for contaminated land consultancy work and expanding the current SOCOTEC client base
- Proposal writing
- Interpretative reporting and technical checks of all reports issued
- Day to day management of a team in the East Kilbride office and development of the capability of current and new team members
- Delivery of all work safely and in line with SOCOTECs safety policies and procedures
- Providing excellent customer service to existing and new clients
- Actively contribute towards the successful delivery of the Divisions business plan and targets
About you:
- Were looking for a professional, dynamic and motivated individual with ability to work alone and as part of a team. Communicative, organised, flexible and committed
- A first or higher level degree qualified in a relevant scientific discipline, membership of a relevant professional body and at least 10 years experience in contaminated land consultancy
- A good technical knowledge of the discipline and have a good knowledge of the relevant regulations, British Standards and other guidelines relating to contaminated land investigations and design
- Significant experience in human health and controlled waters DQRA, waste classification and asbestos in soils advice
- A demonstrable track record in project management, commercial management and client liaison
- Good IT skills and the ability to communicate effectively to a range of technical and non-technical audiences, both via concise, complete and accurate written communications and verbally
By joining us, youll be part of an 2,000+ strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.
As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, up to 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension.
Think youve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.
