About Us:
TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.
TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.
We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.
Overview:
TRC is an environment, energy and infrastructure consultancy with over 8,000 technical professionals globally. Established the US during the 1960s, TRC provides integrated services to a broad range of clients with a global footprint.
TRC’s UK business was established with the opening of a London office in 2012, followed by expansion into Bristol, Glasgow and Manchester. The UK team focuses on the provision of TRC’s core environmental consulting services to property, corporate and private equity. Our services are solutions driven and include advice on environmental due diligence and transaction support; contaminated land investigation and remediation; geotechnical investigation; environmental planning and permitting solutions; EHS management and compliance; and energy use reporting and reduction.
Responsibilities:
To support our continued growth, we are looking to appoint a Geo-environmental or Geotechnical Graduate / Consultant to support the delivery of project assignments.
The ideal candidate will be an early careers professional with experience in site investigations. They should hold a full UK driving license and be willing and able to travel throughout the UK for project assignments. There may also be options for overseas travel to support on our clients' projects globally.
Supervision of site investigations including:
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Oversight of drilling contractors performing works using various drilling techniques – windowless sampler, cable percussive, rotary, sonic and cone penetration testing;
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Oversight of contractors performing trial pitting including machine and hand excavated pits.
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Logging to British Standards and preparation of environmental and geotechnical logging records in Open Ground;
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Performing field testing using methods such and hand penetrometer, handheld Dynamic Cone Penetrometer, environmental screening using Photo-Ionization Detector (PID);
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Sampling of soils for geo-environmental and geotechnical laboratory analysis;
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Groundwater monitoring using dip meter, interface probe;
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Groundwater sampling using disposal bailers and low flow methodologies;
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Ground gas and soil vapor monitoring using a landfill gas analyzer and a PID;
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Writing up site data to support report writing;
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Preparing desk study reports and conducting site walkovers for Tier 1 reports and due diligence purposes; and,
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Preparing Tier 2 reports including factual reporting on site investigation works, data screening, preliminary risk assessment.
Qualifications:
- Excellent organization, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills;
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Ability to work independently as well as within a project team with excellent problem solving and writing, skills; and,
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Must possess a UK driving license and be willing to travel within the UK.
Preferred:
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BSc or higher (preferably post-graduate qualification, such as MSc) in geology, geo-environmental or geotechnical engineering type discipline; and,
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Understanding of relevant contaminated land guidance LCRM, NHBC, CIRIA, Eurocode and British Standards.
Location can be Bristol, London or Manchester. Regardless of location, the candidate should expect to travel both to client sites and other TRC offices across the UK.
EEO Statement:
TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.
TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.
