EMS are a multidisciplinary environmental consultancy working nationwide throughout the UK and in Europe. Established in 2003, EMS have four office bases in Hereford, Worcester, Cardiff and London and provide a range of environmental services to throughout the private, public, industrial and domestic sectors.

We pride ourselves on our personal approach to client care, professional approach to outstanding service delivery and our dynamic team of surveyors, engineers and staff; many of whom joined EMS at trainee level and have been retained to become part of our trusted management team.

EMS are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Engineering Geologists / Geo-environmental Engineers to join our team. Hybrid working arrangements are offered from both our Hereford Headquarters and Cardiff Office. These exciting roles will be instrumental in developing and growing the company providing an unparalleled opportunity for career development.

These exciting roles will be instrumental in developing and growing the company providing an unparalleled opportunity for career development.

Role:

These roles would suit ambitious and pro-active individuals in their early to mid-career who want to progress and be an instrumental part of a growing consultancy.

Work will include the delivery of Geotechnical and Geo-environmental services including, but not limited to, report writing including Phase 1 desk studies, site work and report writing for Phase 2 qualitative and quantitative risk assessments including the organisation and undertaking of site investigations, logging, monitoring and sampling, preparation of Phase 3 remediation strategies, earthworks specifications and material management plans and Phase 4 validation reports.

Key responsibilities:

Complete end-to-end project involvement including:

• Liaison with clients, engineers, contractors, sub-contractors and regulators.

• Production of scopes of work and fee proposals.

• Completion of Phase 1 geotechnical and geo-environmental desk studies.

• Design, organisation and execution of Phase 2 site investigations.

• Factual and interpretative reporting of Phase 2 investigations, remediation method statements and validation reports.

• Acting as a Site Agent or similar supporting roles on earthworks and remediation and / ground remediation projects.

• Staying up to date with changing guidance and best practice and passing on knowledge and skills to the rest of the department.

Essential Knowledge and skills:

• BSc in Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or similar. An MSc or industry experience would be advantageous.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good working knowledge of best practice, industry standards, legislation and technical guidance (eg BS-EN 5930, EA LC:RM and NHBC Standards.)

• Confidence and knowledge of ground investigation techniques with experience with geo-environmental and geotechnical hazards.

• Soils and rock logging to BS5930:2015.

• Gas and groundwater monitoring and sampling.

• Proven factual and interpretive report writing skills including data assessment and analysis.

• Full UK driving licence

Advantageous knowledge and skills

• Asbestos Surveying/ Asbestos in soils/ P402 Qualification

• Knowledge of waste classification and waste issues related to remediation

• An understanding of related disciplines such as civils and structural engineering, transport, air quality and flood risk.

What You Can Expect

EMS will offer you a highly flexible way of working in a dynamic company. The role will allow you variety and will be split between hybrid office work and field work onsite. In addition to this we will offer you:

• Competitive salaries based on experience. £25,000 -£35,0000 per annum depending on skill and experience

• Annual pay reviews

• Flexible approach to the workplace. Hybrid working from home and office. Ideal candidates should be within 2-hours of either office base.

• Flexible approach to working hours. A 40hr workweek with a daily 0.5hr paid lunchbreak

• Payment of a relevant professional membership subscription (eg. GSL, ICE, CIWEM).

• CPD opportunities (5 days per annum)

• Up to 25 days holiday per annum (plus Bank Holidays)

• Long service awards. (Up to 5 days holiday for each year after completion of 1 year of service)

• Regular staff events including Summer and Christmas

• Membership of the Firm’s Group Personal Pension Plan, with Employer’s contribution of up to 3% after successful probationary period

• Company vehicle provided for site works

• Mobile Phone for professional usage

• Cycle to Work Scheme

If you think this role is suitable for you, please send an up to date C.V and covering letter addressed to Tom Walby and email enquiries@ems-geotech.co.uk