Remediation Scientist

Remediation Scientist
Location: Leeds
Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 + Benefits

An established environmental and engineering consultancy is looking to recruit a Remediation Scientist to join its growing contaminated land team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a wide variety of brownfield redevelopment, infrastructure and industrial projects, delivering practical and sustainable remediation solutions across the UK.

As a Remediation Scientist, you will play a key role in delivering contaminated land and remediation projects from initial site investigation through to remediation and verification. Working within a multidisciplinary environmental team, you will undertake technical assessments, support the design of remediation strategies and oversee remediation works on a variety of brownfield, infrastructure and industrial developments.

The role will involve working on a range of contaminants, including hydrocarbons, heavy metals and emerging contaminants such as PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances). You will contribute to the design and implementation of sustainable remediation solutions, undertake soil and groundwater sampling, review laboratory data and prepare remediation verification reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the design and delivery of remediation projects for contaminated land sites
• Preparing remediation strategies, method statements and verification reports
• Interpreting environmental, geological and chemical data
• Supervising remediation works and earthworks on site
• Undertaking soil, groundwater and ground gas sampling where required
• Liaising with contractors, clients and regulatory authorities
• Supporting project delivery, programme management and budget control
• Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with health, safety and environmental legislation
• Contributing to technical reports and risk assessments

Requirements:

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Geology, Geology, Chemistry or a related discipline
• Experience working within contaminated land, remediation or geoenvironmental consultancy
• Knowledge of contaminated land legislation and risk assessment methodologies
• Experience preparing technical reports and interpreting site investigation data
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience supervising remediation contractors on site
• Knowledge of earthworks management and waste classification (WM3)
• Working towards Chartership with a relevant professional institution
• Experience with brownfield redevelopment or large infrastructure projects

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Professional membership fees paid
• Ongoing technical training and Chartership support
• Clear progression pathway within a growing environmental team
• Generous annual leave allowance

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional looking to develop their technical expertise within a supportive consultancy, offering exposure to complex remediation projects, ongoing professional development, and a clear pathway for career progression.