Geo-Environmental Consultant

Arcadis is seeking a Geo-Environmental Consultant in Uttar Pradesh, India. The role involves planning and supervising geo-environmental projects, requiring 3-7 years of experience in land contamination and ground condition assessments. Candidates should have an MSc in a relevant field and strong report writing skills. The position offers collaboration with international experts and opportunities for professional development within a leading global firm.
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Role description:

As a geo-environmental consultant, you will be an integrated member of our India SER team planning, directing and supervising works on a range of geo-environmental projects, resolving issues and working closely with our clients.

We are looking for a consultant with at least 3-7 years of experience in supporting land contamination and/or ground condition assessments who can work both independently and as part of a team. As part of the Geo-environmental team, you will have the opportunity to support proposal preparation, manage project teams, produce technically robust reports and provide technical leadership to support project delivery.

In return, you will join an award-winning team and be part of one of the global top firms within the industry. Working across various projects, you will have the opportunity to work alongside international technical experts and continue building on your experience. Our environmental team works closely with our global colleagues to share knowledge and collaborate on projects all over the world.

Role accountabilities:
• Providing support, advice, and training to less experienced team members.
• Work collaboratively with project managers and other sectors/disciplines to ensure the integrity of the overall project from a technical and financial perspective.
• Produce and review project outputs (e.g. documentation, reports, specifications) and ensure that they meet or exceed client expectations, and Arcadis requirements and comply with UK standards and codes of practice.
• Develop effective working relationships with the Project Manager, team members and Business Managers to ensure effective communication of progress and changes, including the resolution of issues.
• Develop and maintain a good understanding of the services delivered by Arcadis, the clients business and the industry sector to facilitate personal networking and consolidate personal and company credibility in the industry.

Qualifications & Experience:
• MSc qualified (or higher) in Geology, Environmental Geoscience, Environmental Science/engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience of working on geo-environmental projects (i.e. contamination or geotechnical) including medium to large-scale complex projects.
• Ability to work both independently, within a local office-based team, and in larger multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects to tight deadlines and budgets.
• Experience working on-site and supervising contractors e.g. drillers.
• Experience in managing tasks or projects, involving small delivery teams.
• Proficient report writing and review Environmental Phase 1 & 2, remedial action plans, risk assessment, Ground Investigation strategies.
• Good working knowledge of the potential risks associated with geo-environmental investigations, including health & safety, and budgetary and technical considerations.
• Experience in client and regulatory liaison
• Familiar with analytical software methods (including FEA) used for slope stability modelling, foundation and wall retention design, earthworks and groundwater control, and geological logging using different logging standards.
• Digital capability familiar with design and modelling tools e.g. AutoCAD, Navisworks, Leapfrog
• RoGEP qualification is advantageous.
• Achieved or worked towards professional membership and chartership.