Overview

We are seeking to grow our world class team to ensure we continue to deliver the high calibre of service and technical excellence both we and our clients expect. This role is for a Site Manager (Geo-environmental) to join our team. This role is specifically to support large scale ground investigations and will require a large proportion of working on site and travelling within the UK. 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 management of team members and contractors (e.g. drill rigs).

The post will be within our Ground & Water team which is a service line in WSP's Earth & Environment business. Our team of over 180 professionals provides land contamination management services to private and public sector clients across multiple sectors. We have several exciting projects in the pipeline including supporting with the energy transition, infrastructure and nuclear decommissioning.

Your Team

The role sits in our Ground & Water team within WSP’s Earth & Environment business.

Key Responsibilities

• Management of site investigations.
• Management of field work including soil logging and environmental sampling, chemical and geotechnical testing, groundwater sampling and ground gas monitoring.
• Ensuring that all work is delivered in line with procedures and to the highest safety, health and environmental standards.

Experience

• Knowledge of the requirements for planning, and management of site investigations.
• Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and their application to safe design and implementation of site investigations.
• Data handling, including experience in the use of GIS is desirable.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has a full UK driving licence (or equivalent) – this is essential to the role.
• Is comfortable working on-site.
• Has the ability to use your initiative and be self-motivated.
• Has confidence to ask questions to understand objectives and expectations, and also to learn for themselves.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Has excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• 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.
• 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 rapport and relationships with peers and build trust and a sustainable support network.

Qualifications

• Site safety qualifications (e.g. first aid training and site management safety training scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent).
• Relevant technical degree is desirable but not essential, e.g. chemistry, biology, geology, engineering, or environmental science.
• Able to travel to sites across the UK as required.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

What’s In It For You

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

Work-life balance and flexible working: hybrid policy to work from home two days a week, with opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. Our employee resource groups promote this culture.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, offering health and wellbeing tools through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service provides access to medical advice, with reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to adjust time as needed. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and usage of bank holidays are available.

Your development

We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

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. As a Disability Confident leader, 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.

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