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Environmental Technician

Responsibilities

To carry out site air monitoring and water and soil sampling on a range of contaminated land sites throughout the UK.
To supervise and keep photographic and drawing logs of excavations/remediation areas.
To carry out calibrations and checks on monitoring equipment.
To maintain records on electronic data management system and paper information system and compile factual reports on all work carried out on site.
To maintain a level of knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform the duties of the post and keep abreast of legal and technical developments.
To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of EDSR.
To undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required.
Report project progress through verbal contact with the Environmental Project Manager. Attend environmental team meetings as required.
Carry out administrative duties in accordance with the post.

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Experience

Posses a degree in environmental or earth science or similar discipline.
Experience in soil and water sampling and/or air monitoring.
Experience in soil logging to BS5930 or Eurocode.
Experience writing Phase 1 and 2 reports for contaminated land.
Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples within a curriculum vitae, of at least one year's experience of working in an environmental monitoring role.
Geotechnical knowledge and demonstrable experience of the interface of contaminated land with the wider development issues of brownfield sites.
Be familiar with relevant codes of practice and industry standards.

Personal skills

The ability to communicate effectively, with the capacity to listen to and to assimilate information, including the ability to compose reports on complex issues in a clear and factual manner.
The ability to undertake required tasks independently whilst working to a specific project strategy.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to work unsupervised.
A good working knowledge of IT packages such as Word and Excel.
The ability to make decisions in relation to their own methods of working and have a practical approach to problem solving.
A team player with the ability to work with others and quickly establish credibility at all levels - a self starter with a 'can do' attitude.
A commitment to achieving the core objectives of the environmental department.
Comfortable with working outdoors in all weathers.
This post requires applicants to hold a full UK driving licence. Depending on works location, a suitable vehicle will be made available for official business, which will enable the applicant to meet the requirements of the post in full.

Application

In the first instance applications should be made in writing with an attached CV and e-mailed to careers@edsr.co.uk.

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