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Your new role, what's involved?
The overall objective of this role is to provide support to the WSP’s Ground & Water (contaminated land) team. This role is specifically to support contaminated land assessment and remediation projects including significant periods of fieldwork.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with and being supported by team members, project managers and project directors. Activities will typically include investigating, assessing and remediating contaminated sites with a significant component of field works transitioning with time and experience towards factual and interpretative reporting, client liaison and project management.
The position would suit a graduate with a background in Environmental Sciences or Engineering, Engineering Geology, Civil or Geotechnical Engineering or Geosciences. The role will require time both in the office and on-site. Site works are generally based locally but travel to and working on sites across the whole of the UK and potentially internationally may also be required.
The individual will proactively demonstrate both personal and technical development by seeking out formal training and exposure to projects and different teams. A typical week would include (following appropriate training where necessary):
- Phase 1 Desk Study researching and reporting;
- Phase 2 Site Investigation design, supervision, soil sampling, soil logging, subcontractor management, human health/ water environment risk assessment and reporting;
- Provision of adherence (with training) to best technical, engineering and health and safety practice including self and others at all times;
- Communicating and liaising effectively and efficiently with clients, subcontractors and assisting/ working alongside the project team;
- Operational assistance towards the delivery of project works, not restricted to contaminated land but also to supporting disciplines;
- Delivery of tasks in a cost effective and timely manner.
About you
- You’ll be graduating in 2023 or you may have recently graduated with at least a 2:2 in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Geoscience, Geotechnical Engineering, or Civil Engineering. A relevant post-graduate qualification )advantageous, although not essential.
- You'll be looking to start work in September 2023 or April 2024
- You will have a full UK driving licence (or equivalent) - this is essential
- You’ll ideally have less than 1.5 years relevant experience
- You’ll be passionate with the curiosity and creativity to solve problems
- You’ll want to stretch and inspire us, speaking up about any new ideas you have. You will also demonstrate attention to detail.
- You’ll want to throw yourself in from day one and put your studies into practice
- You’ll have excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- You’ll enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues
- You’ll have confidence to work under pressure with the ability to prioritise and plan effectively
- Have the ability to use your initiative and be self-motivated.
- Have the ability to learn quickly and be adaptable to change.
- Have the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure.
- Have the ability to effectively manage time.
- Can build trust and sustainable support network.
Please note behavioural assessment results at WSP are valid for a period of 12 months, if you have completed an assessment within this timeframe and been unsuccessful we will not be able to consider your application.
Early applications are recommended, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.
What's in it for you?
We care about individuals and their progress and offer the most fulfilling career development for our professionals. Professional accreditation is an important milestone to reach. After years of study in your field and hard work on the job, you’ll want the recognition that you are at the top of your game. Our two-year graduate development programme will support you to achieve your goals.
The programme is a blended learning experience and includes cohort events, core behavioural training modules, professional registration mentoring and on-the-job experience. The structured training programme includes but is not limited to training in:
- Project Management
- Team specific technical skills
- Client and Customer Care
- Collaborative working with your clients and team
- Commercial Concepts
- Developing your Personal Brand
- Career Development…and lots more!
We also offer our Professional Growth Network (PGN) which is a networking group run by early career professionals for early career professionals. It helps to grow your network of contacts across the UK business as well as providing you with opportunities for extra experience to support you in achieving chartered status or other professional accreditations.
We want our people to achieve rewarding careers. At work we celebrate integrity and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people come together and do great things.
Our VIBE (LGBT + employee), Women in Leadership, CREED (Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity), WSP Connect (visible and non-visible disabilities) and our Gender Balance Group help us promote the right environment for you to reach your full potential. Belonging@WSP.
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How long does the process take?
You'll receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application within 48 hours of submission. We work hard to match you to the most suitable roles in our business based on your preferences. The recruitment process can vary depending on the role and team you are matched to.
Most applications complete initial behavioural screening assessments and are progressed to an assessment centre if we have a role and location match within 2 months. We will aim to keep you informed throughout the time that your application is being considered however, due to the volume of applications received, we are not able to respond to individual requests for status updates.
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Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Please note WSP reserves the right to close the vacancy before the advertised closing date.
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WSP recognises that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.
As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including a 37.5 hour working week, 25 days annual leave, pension schemes, life assurance, personal accident cover and paid professional subscriptions, and some not so standard benefits as part of our flexible benefits scheme – so if you would like to hop on a new bike (cycle to work scheme) or thrill the family with your Lego building skills (Discount at Legoland Windsor) – WSP can help!
