Associate (Geo-Environmental)

Would you like to be part of an award-winning UK multi-discipline consultancy with an open and friendly culture and the opportunity to work on varied and exciting projects worth up to £100m.

My client is looking for an Associate (Geo-Environmental) to join them in their Manchester office. Offering client care and advice that few can match - this consultancy holds an enviable reputation and can offer genuine career progression.

If you are seeking a role that will enable you to build a team, develop relationships with potential clients, secure projects and lead them to completion, this varied role will give you the opportunity to utilise your Geo-Environmental experience, develop your portfolio and help our client to grow their business. This role offers your own career advancement in conjunction with developing your own team to fulfil their career aspirations.

Projects: housing, education, retail and industrial sectors

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing the company Geo-Environmental discipline,
• Working closely with the Geo-Environmental Team,
• Lead the technical development of the Team,
• Assisting the office Partner to lead and manage the Geo-Environmental Team,
• Manage existing clients and develop further opportunities,
• Look to grow the Team on the back of new and repeat clients,
• Responsibility for resourcing and delivering to a financial target,
• Raise awareness of the company by attendance at networking events, seminars and business development events,
• Liaison with the Civil and Structural Engineering Teams who will be a source of work and support.

Requirements:

• A relevant degree e.g. Geology or Environmental Science
• Chartered Membership of a professional organisation such as the Geological Society or CIWEM,
• Experience in managing and developing a team of highly skilled Geo-Environmental Engineers,
• Experience working for a UK multi-discipline consultancy, ,
• Experience of quantitative human health, groundwater and ground-gas risk assessments,
• Ideally knowledge of asbestos regulations and associated testing and risk assessment,
• You will have experience with running projects from quotes through to completion (including risk assessments, reports, calculations, drawings, specifications), whilst demonstrating commercial awareness in winning work,
• Experience in building a team and mentoring junior staff,
• Business development experience and great communication skills,
• Most projects have a contamination and geotechnical requirement, so knowledge of both sectors is important.

On offer for the Civil Engineer:

• Salary up to £65,000,
• Generous bonus scheme,
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company car or car allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Pension: Standard 6% company Contribution
• Excellent work life balance including an agile working approach with the opportunity for a mix of office and home working to suit individual needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team offering excellent career progression prospects.

If you are interested in this fantastic new role, please contact Graham Ventham today on 01728 726 120.