Geo Environmental Consultant - Contamination

We are looking for an exceptional person to add to our Ground and Water (Contaminated Land) team in our Noida/Bengaluru, India office. You will have at least 5 years’ post-graduate experience in understanding ground conditions, preferably undertaking Phase 1 geo-environmental (land contamination) desk study assessments, and Phase 2 contaminated land risk assessments, data interpretation and reporting. 

The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects working closely with and being supported by other team members, Project Managers and Directors within the WSP Middle East team. 

The position would suit someone with experience in the contaminated land sector who would like to further develop their technical consultancy skills and is looking to take the next step in their career.

With most of our site work being ME based, this role will be limited to the office, however if project require Middle East site visit, time on site would be required to undertake site investigations, sampling and monitoring.

• Degree in Environmental Sciences or Engineering related discipline: for example, Geology, Environmental Geoscience, Environmental Engineering or Civil, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with focus on Environment related work.
• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology or Engineering related discipline (or similar subject) desirable with focus on Environment.
• Experience working (minimum 5 years) with Environmental Consultancy or any other company conducting Environmental Site Assessments and Contaminated Land risk assessment and Remediation for sites.
• Working towards Chartership with Institutions such as The Geological Society or Institute of Environmental Sciences.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

A typical week could include:

• Communicating and liaising effectively and efficiently with the ME Soil and Groundwater project team (team members, project managers and directors).
• Undertaking of desk-based research to understand the geo-environmental site setting, identify potential sources of contamination from former land uses and development of conceptual site models.
• Review and screening of datasets, and interpretation of the data.
• Preparation of technical reports including desk studies, site investigation reports, and remediation studies and verification reports under supervision of senior team. 
• Understanding EIA, ESIA, GAP and EDD reporting requirements and contributing to the soil and groundwater sections.
• Conducting limited site work in the Middle East as required by the project, including: 
  • Supervision and management of site investigations 
  • Field work including soil logging, environmental sampling and ground gas monitoring
  • Data collation, review and interpretation
  • Support with site investigation design

  • Ensuring that all work is delivered in line with procedures and to the highest safety, health and environmental standards

Key Competencies

Mandatory Skills

• Can build rapport and relationships with peers.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Has the ability to use your initiative and be self-motivated.
• Has confidence to ask questions to understand objectives and expectations.
• Has the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Has the ability to learn quickly and be adaptable to change.
• Has the ability to deliver on commitments on time and at the right quality.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Has self-awareness and understands own limitations.
• Is able to effectively manage time.
• Has a strong work ethic. 
• Has the ability to work to a defined budget and timescales.
• Can build trust and sustainable support network.

Desired Skills

• Experience in understanding ground conditions, preferably Phase1 geo-environmental (land contamination) desk study assessments and Phase 2 contaminated land risk assessments, data interpretation and reporting.
• Day-to-day delivery of projects working closely with and being supported by other team members, project managers and directors within the ME team.
• Undertaking of desk-based research to understand the geo-environmental site setting, identify potential sources of contamination from former land uses and development of conceptual site models.
• Review and screening of datasets, and interpretation of the data.
• Preparation of reports. 
• Data presentation in range of software products including MS Office applications, EarthSoft EQuIS, gNIT, Openground, AutoCAD, QGIS/ArcGIS would be advantageous.
• Understanding IFC, World Bank, USEPA, DIV, MEWA and Abu Dhabi guidelines for soil and groundwater assessments relevant to the ME site’s region.