Graduate Environmental Consultant Warrington, North West England, England
Job description
Peak Associates Environmental Consultants was founded in 1994 and since then has been working all over the UK on projects in the following areas; river and water pollution, sizing of small sewage works, trade effluent, foul and surface water drainage projects, flood risk, contaminated land and waste.
Our mission is to provide our clients with scientifically based solutions to environmental problems driven by the regulatory sector. In the areas detailed above, we work to obtain permits and consents or discharge conditions relating to them.
Due to expanding workloads, a number of opportunities have arisen within the company for an experienced Graduate to join our multi-functional and Investors in People (IIP) accredited team at our Warrington or Lancaster office. Successful candidates will be working within a multi-disciplinary organisation across a range of interesting projects in the areas listed above, and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience at Peak Associates.
The role will include, but not necessarily be restricted to:
- Obtaining and analysing desktop (search returns) data;
- Undertaking site survey work;
- Preparation of data and plans for use in technical reports;
- Assisting with the Research and Development programme;
- Manage relations with clients;
- Liaising with consultants over lab supplies and requirements;
- General filing and updating appropriate records;
A good first degree in a relevant subject is vital, this includes Environmental Science, Geology, Geography, Chemistry, Maths etc. A year's industry experience is also necessary, this can be via a placement year or current role. While full training will be provided throughout the job, experience in using AutoCad would be a distinct advantage. Peak Associates is a friendly and exciting Company who welcomes applications from candidates who are highly motivated, keen to further develop their career and have an enthusiasm for new challenges.
Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.
We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits, including pensions, flexible working and profit sharing scheme with a salary range of £24,000 - £27,500 for this position. If you want to know more about the type of work and projects that Peak Associates are involved with, please visit our website at www.peak-associates.com.
Please contact our Hiring Manager Rebecca Matthews at [email protected] if you have any further questions about this role.
Please be aware that, due to the large volume of applications, should you not hear from us in up to 3 weeks after the closing date, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful. Should this be the case, then the information supplied may still be retained for use in connection with future vacancies.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £24,000.00-£27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
- Transport links
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Warrington: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Experience:
- Environmental: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/07/2023
