Job Description

The Company:

The LK Group is a multi-award-winning organisation with over 50 team members across offices in Manchester, Liverpool, Swindon, and Glasgow, providing flood risk assessments and drainage strategies, ground investigation, land remediation and project management services to several sectors across the UK.

We are a diverse and unique company with our mission, vision and values underpinned by a track record of innovation and the desire to improve both ourselves and the environment we all live in. We have a healthy, nurturing culture where staff are empowered, trusted, and can flourish.

Benefits:

Hybrid / multi-office working. 24 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Additional leave for long service. Buy or sell holidays. Award-winning training and staff development hub. Free access to our BUPA Employee Assistance programme. Charity days. Great nights out and social events. Bike2Work scheme. Electric car scheme. Free parking at Radcliffe office.

The Role:

Due to our continued growth and client demand, we have the opportunity for a self-motivated individual for the position of Senior Geo-environmental Consultant working as part of our Ground Investigation team.

As Senior Geo-environmental Consultant, you will be responsible for designing and carrying out complex ground investigations, producing and reviewing reports, quoting and project management of site investigations, and will also have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of networking experiences.

The role requires direct contact with clients and regulators and involvement in varied and challenging projects within this growing division of our multidisciplinary consultancy. This is an opportunity to develop your technical skills and strategic and commercial capabilities in a unique company. You will play your part in the wider team, by supporting our client-side project management consultancy and land remediation contracting sections.

We have a clear vision and plan for growth, and like-minded individuals will have the opportunity to help grow our business and share in the success this brings.

Responsibilities:

Reviewing and signing off Phase 1 desk studies, reviewing Phase 2 site investigations, remediation strategies and validation reports. Undertaking complex Phase 2 site investigations, including supervision of contractors, and sampling and logging of exploratory holes. Technical report writing, including soil, gas and groundwater risk assessments, and remediation strategies to a high specification. Production of quotes and Project Management of site investigations, including SI design, budgeting, and use of financial system. Client and regulatory liaison. Business development, including building of own client list and retention of existing clients, attending networking events. Mentoring and training of junior staff.

Requirements

Degree in a relevant field such as geology, geography, environmental science, geophysics, or geochemistry. An additional higher degree may also be an advantage. 6-9 years' consultancy experience. Commercial awareness of industry. High motivation for this specific opportunity. Self-motivated team player with exceptional people skills. Ability to work under own initiative while fully co-ordinating with line manager's requirements. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Excellent communication skills. Full UK driving licence.

Equal Opportunities:

At the LK Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are proud of our current workforce, which includes a 50% representation of women, and we are continuously striving to further diversify our team.

The LK Group believes in providing equal opportunities for all and is dedicated to promoting diversity at every level of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, inclusive, and accessible to all qualified candidates.

Please note that we can only consider applicants who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Join us in our journey towards building a more diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Radcliffe M26 2ZS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

geo-environmental consultancy: 6 years (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person