Graduate
Closes in 9 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake site investigation and remediation fieldwork and office-based tasks.
- Gain experience for professional registration and develop project management skills.
- Role is predominantly field-based with regular travel required.
- Applications close on 21 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 opportunities for increasing responsibility in task and project management. You will collaborate with technical experts to implement advanced investigation and remediation technologies and sustainable approaches, while gaining experience for professional registration.
While assigned to a local ERM office, the role is predominantly field-based on client sites, requiring regular travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise contractors and conduct routine monitoring during site investigations.
- Perform regular fieldwork, including walkovers, soil logging, soil and groundwater sampling, and contractor supervision.
- Provide office support, including data analysis, manipulation, presentation, and report writing.
- Produce environmental desk study, site investigation, and verification reports.
- Assist in the preparation of fee proposals.
- Receive training to develop skills in managing small to medium-sized projects, including financial management.
What We're Looking For
Experience:
- Willingness to work outdoors and travel regularly, spending significant time away from home.
- Previous experience supporting investigation, risk assessment, or environmental assessment work, with exposure to fieldwork supervision in 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.
General Attributes:
- A passion for building a career in the environmental sector.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to think creatively and solve problems with limited data.
- Capacity to simulate uncertainty and apply it to real-world situations.
- Ability to work independently and seek assistance when needed.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills to meet deadlines.
- Good problem-solving and contingency planning skills with the ability to find quick, innovative, and practical solutions.
- Commitment to personal development.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and contractors.
- Pride in work, demonstrated through accurate and timely delivery.
- Well-organized and systematic approach.
- Full UK driving licence is essential.
Benefits
- Training provided for project management and financial management.
- Opportunity to work with technical experts and implement advanced technologies.
- Support for professional registration.
Application Information
Advert end date: 21 November 2026