Environmental Consultant

Job Description

Job purpose

Environmental Consultant for the Environmental Claims Management (ECM) division in the Scotland Region. The post holder will utilise their technical knowledge of contaminated land consultancy to carry out environmental investigation, assessment, reporting, validation and project management of environmental insurance claims. The role will be home based, with close supervision / mentoring by a Senior / Principal Consultant and / or the Regional Manager.

Hours of work

This is a full-time role with daily hours of 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour unpaid meal break (35 hours per week). Due to the responsibilities associated with the role, it will be necessary to dedicate any hours as required to provide the managerial support to the business to ensure all tasks are completed.  The post holder will also be required to satisfy overtime requirements and due to the nature of the duties of this post on occasion may be required to stay away from home overnight.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Project management of insurance claims, with close support / training from the regional team and finance, technical and training divisions.

• Arrange site works (including investigation and remediation works) in accordance with the scope of works.

• Liaise with site staff, homeowners and contractors prior to site visits.

• Site investigation design.

• Supervise site investigations, remediation works and validations, and perform associated sampling and monitoring.

• Manage contractors on-site and maintain high standards of health and safety and quality. 

• Report health and safety incidents, near misses and positive observations to the Project Manager and Health and Safety Manager.

• Schedule samples for appropriate laboratory analysis and liaise with the laboratory.

• Prepare desk study reports, including undertaking PRAs.

• Prepare interpretive site investigation reports – with close support from Line Manager.

• Prepare site validation reports – with close support from Line Manager.

• Perform other duties for which the post holder is capable, qualified and experienced to undertake, as required by ECM and other areas of the business, in order to meet business needs.

• Control and take responsibility for project financials.

• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring consistently high levels of safety, technical robustness, commercial awareness, organisation and customer satisfaction.

• The post holder will also be required to undertake quality assurance and safety performance audits on works carried out by others and to provide constructive feedback on the outcome of these inspections.

• Writing high standard reports which are technically sound and commercially focused.

Health and safety

It is your contractual duty to follow Health and Safety instructions issued by the Company, and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. Due to the nature of this role and the responsibilities of the post holder, it is expected the post holder will provide example for others to follow with regards to health and safety matters and the post holder will be required to address any breach immediately and uphold the principles of the Health and Safety at work Act at all times.  

Measures of success

The post holder is required to achieve 76% utilisation target. This will be assessed on a monthly basis and as part of the annual appraisal. The performance of the post holder will be continually reviewed and as part of the annual appraisal to ensure the service provided is as required by the organisation. The post holder will be provided with guidance as to what is required of them during the course of the contract. 

It is the post holder’s responsibility to seek guidance and support should clarification be required in relation to the duties associated with the post. 

Knowledge & experience

• A degree in a relevant earth sciences, or geo-environmental discipline and, ideally, be a member of a relevant professional organisation;

• Knowledge of the available site investigation techniques, and experience supervising a variety of them, particularly the available drilling techniques.

• Experience working on contaminated land projects where there is petroleum hydrocarbon contamination (beneficial but not essential).

• Working knowledge of LCRM and BS10175.

• Proficiency in logging soil / rock in accordance with BS5930.

• Strong skills in the development and updating of CSMs.

• Confidence when dealing with colleagues, site staff, contractors and householders in person and over the telephone.

• Awareness of the available remediation techniques for soil and groundwater.

• Awareness of current and emerging legislation applicable to contaminated land consultancy.

• Understanding of chemical analyses which can be performed on soil, water and air samples.

• Ability to perform and interpret PRAs and GQRAs.

• Be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft applications.

Additional information

• A teamwork ethic is essential and the provision of support, advice and training to less experienced team members will be required on an ongoing basis.

• Be highly motivated, with an adaptable attitude and a strong attention to detail.

• Provide a professional service and image of the Company at all times when attending domestic and commercial properties to assist members of the public. 

• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, workforce and clients at all levels.

• Possess excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Field sampling may involve working in all weather conditions and can be physically demanding.

• Adhere to company policies and procedures and promote A&A Group values.

• Possess a full, clean UK driving licence as travel to any location within the Company’s operational footprint may be required. 

• Proof of the right to work in the UK will be required, and the postholder will be required to undertake a DBS check to satisfy client requirements.

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.