Principal Consultant / Associate Director

RSK Group

Principal Consultant / Associate Director

Salary Not Specified

RSK Group, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 21 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 332d6682fbe44df9a857bbd8c3533a07

Full Job Description

  • Supporting junior staff undertaking geo-environmental and geotechnical projects through PRA and site investigation phases, including the production of high-quality interpretive reports, adhering to RSK procedures

  • Design of site investigation works and projects in the above sectors

  • Technical review of geo-environmental Phase 1 & 2 reports and associated documents

  • Mentoring and training junior staff

  • Project director/lead for larger complex sites providing geo-environmental technical and project management support to junior staff. This will include a range of sites from simple site

  • investigations through to large complex multi-disciplinary brownfield strategic development on

  • former industrial installations

    As a Principal Consultant / Associate Director you will be expected to support in the delivery of geo-environmental and geotechnical projects and will therefore be able to demonstrate strong technical, commercial and project management capabilities. It is expected that employees working at this grade will be proficient with managing project and team finance, be client facing, self-motivated, exhibit a proactive approach, and work well within a team environment as well as in isolation., Practical experience in designing, supervising and managing ground investigations for geo- environmental and/ or geotechnical assessments on wide range of sites

  • Experienced project manager in an environmental/ engineering consultancy environment

  • Full UK driving licence

  • BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering or a related subject

  • MSc in Land contamination/ hydrogeology or Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering or Contaminated Land preferable but not essential

  • Chartered Geologist, Scientist or Engineer with a relevant professional body or working towards Chartered status with a relevant institution

  • Typically requires at least 10+ years specific relevant experience

    We are an award-winning geotechnical and geo-environmental site investigation and consulting company. Our company is comprised of a team of 40 geoscientists, specialising in land quality and contaminated land assessments, quantitative risk assessment for soil, remediation design costing and verification, geotechnical engineering, etc. Leap Environmental, founded in 2008, is headquartered in Surrey, UK, with offices in Kent and West Sussex. We deliver our services to the construction industry, local and national government, and private landowning clients.


  • Leap Environmental joined the RSK Group in August 2021. Our shared philosophy of client-focused services combined with our investment in talented people assured a mutually beneficial merging. We will continue to focus on our core service range, which will be sharpened by offering an end-to-end service package through sister companies. Our staff and clients will continue to benefit from the agility and creativity of our young company with a structure and footprint that belies its size.

    Leap Environmental is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

    At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

    Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

    We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

    By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

    We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

    If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

    Salary Commensurate with experience
    Location Dorking/Burgess Hill, UK

    This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

    The Vacancy

    Leap Environmental an RSK Group company are recruiting for a Principal Consultant/Associate Director to join the team based in Dorking/Burgess Hill, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.

    We operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation. This also enables us to achieve a staff turnover rate that's consistently below the industry average. Adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all.,
  • Commensurate with experience

  • Contributory Pension Scheme

  • Blended working by arrangement

  • Training by senior team members to enable progression

  • A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays


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