Graduate
Deadline was 9 Nov – may still accept applications
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake site investigation and remediation projects, with a focus on fieldwork and contractor supervision.
- Gain experience in environmental consulting, working towards professional registration.
- Role is predominantly field-based with regular travel required.
- Applications close on 9 November 2026.
About the Role
ERM is seeking a motivated, hands-on Contaminated Land & Remediation Consulting Associate to join our Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team in the UK.
This role involves working on site investigation and remediation projects, with increasing responsibility for task/project management duties. You will implement the latest investigation and remediation technologies and sustainable approaches, while building experience for professional registration.
This position is largely based in the field/on client sites, requiring regular travel. Training will be provided to develop skills in managing projects, including financial management.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervision of contractors and undertaking routine monitoring during site investigations.
- Regular field work, including walkovers, logging soils, soil and groundwater sampling, and supervising contractors.
- Office support, including data analysis, manipulation, presentation, and reporting.
- Producing environmental desk study, site investigation, and verification reports.
- Assisting in fee proposal preparation.
What We're Looking For
Experience & Skills:
- An appetite for working outdoors and a willingness to travel regularly, spending the majority of time away from home.
- Previous experience in supporting investigation, risk assessment, or environmental assessment work with exposure to fieldwork supervision in an Environmental or Water Consultancy is preferred.
- Experience working on active industrial sites with advanced safety cultures or in remote locations is preferred.
- Preferably qualified to degree level in an environmental sciences, hydrogeology, geology, geochemistry or chemistry discipline. Consideration will also be given to non-degree qualified candidates with relevant work experience.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to think outside the box and tackle problems with limited data.
- Ability to simulate uncertainty and apply it to real situations.
- Ability to work on own initiative and seek assistance when required.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload to ensure timescales are met.
- Good problem-solving/contingency planning skills with the ability to find quick, innovative, and practical solutions.
- Take responsibility for personal development.
- Ability to work collaboratively to form strong positive working relationships.
- Demonstrate pride in work through accurate, timely delivery.
- Be well organised and systematic.
- Full UK driving licence is essential.
General Attributes:
- A passion and desire to build a career within the wider environmental context.