AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading engineering and design consultancies; we have the breadth and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time critical infrastructure projects. The Sustainable Land & Resource Management Practice within AtkinsRéalis is a well-established, award winning, multi-disciplinary, environmental and engineering practice with an extensive portfolio of regeneration and development projects and a highly skilled, award-winning team. Our Practice provides support to the UK’s largest infrastructure projects, as well as a number of national frameworks, servicing a range of complex and challenging brownfield sites.
Due to expanding project workload and client base we have a great opportunity for an Associate/ Associate Director with a strong technical background and experience in contaminated land; to join our Sustainable Land and Resource Management team in the North East and Scotland, supporting our Leeds, Stockton, Newcastle and Edinburgh offices. You will be a highly motivated individual with a good relevant experience in the field of contaminated land investigation, reclamation and remediation, and be capable of delivering the high standard of geo-environmental consultancy services for which AtkinsRéalis is renowned.
Responsibilities:
* Project management and technical leadership of a wide variety of contaminated land focussed projects, including the management of finances, programme delivery and technically reviewing others’ work.
* Lead on work-winning, client development, preparation of proposals and input into bids for multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
* Liaison with clients, stakeholders, regulators, sub-contractors, and other internal disciplines.
* Work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals (environmental scientists, engineers, planners) to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients.
* Maintain excellent professional relationships which will lead to and secure repeat business.
* Compliance with Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, including preparing and reviewing health and safety plans and managing health and safety.
* Provide technical guidance, constructive support and mentoring to junior staff and supporting their technical development.
* Developing own competence and maintain CPD necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the role, with support from the business on own training and development needs.
Requirements:
* Demonstrate a proven track record of providing technical advice on contaminated land investigation, assessment and remediation and validation.
* Demonstrate a proven track record of project management of contaminated land / brownfield projects including managing project teams resulting in delivery to high standards.
* Working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of the relevant legislation, technical guidance, industry standards and best practice, especially in respect to contaminated land.
* Experienced in preparing and reviewing technical reports.
* Experience of winning work including commercial awareness and understanding including being able to complete successful tenders.
* A Relevant post-graduate experience.
* Chartered Membership of relevant professional body and preferably SiLC and / or QP. If not Chartered, we would expect the candidate, with our support, to become chartered 6 to 12 months after joining.
* Excellent communication skills and proven ability to manage and mentor staff as well as managing time and work as part of a team as well as individual working.
* Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g., geology, geotechnics, hydrogeology, chemistry, environmental science).
* Flexible and prepared to take on new challenges.
* Full UK driving licence and the ability and willingness to travel throughout the UK and work on short term assignments.
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