BEFORE WE BEGIN...
LOCATION: Much of our ongoing and forecasted workload for this role is in Scotland and therefore our preference is for a candidate that would be attached to our Glasgow or Edinburgh office. However, we are big believers in flexible working, and that includes working from home. We have offices in Edinburgh. Glasgow, London and Bristol, and we are happy to talk about hybrid working patterns.
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS: We won't make you jump through hoops or present to the Board - we prefer to keep things simple.
We have a relaxed approach to getting to know each other - an initial chat to talk through your CV, followed by a more structured interview with the line manager you'll be working with. We are being interviewed just as much as you, so we welcome your questions!
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Our Vision
We believe passionately in the world’s transition to net zero. Our global coverage, international specialists and ‘trusted advisor’ approach have earned us an outstanding reputation with clients across sectors, technologies, and geographies.
Our Values
This role is highly important in ensuring the business continues to thrive and grow, always with a view to our passionate aspiration of supporting the world’s transition to net zero. As with any role in the business, there will be a requirement for adaptability and flexibility, with an emphasis on our core values:
- Entrepreneurial & innovative
- Client focused, developing long-term relationships
- A people business
- Technically excellent in our service offerings, with a focus on adding value
- A fun place to work
We believe in Being Confident, Being Curious and Taking Ownership, and we encourage these behaviours across our entire organisation. If this sounds like your kind of workplace, we hope you'll consider joining us.
Background to the opportunity
As part of our ongoing development, we are now seeking to complement our existing Geology, Peat & Hydrology team with an experienced professional. Working with our existing team of environmental consultants, you will support, manage, and deliver committed projects and contribute to the development of ITPEnergised’s related offering, commensurate to your grade and experience. This is a great opportunity to support the growth of an exciting consulting business working alongside a highly experienced team.
ITPEnergised is a client-focused consultancy, providing project management, feasibility assessment and environmental and energy services to a range of sectors, including onshore and offshore renewables, urban development and infrastructure, industrial & manufacturing, and oil & gas (energy transition).
The Geology, Peat & Hydrology service line sits within the wider Environmental Planning Team which also covers Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Ecology.
Our team integrates geology and hydrology professionals; however we are primarily seeking candidates with a strong background in geology and peat assessments, particularly in onshore renewables, including the reporting of relevant EIA technical appendices (peat landslide hazard and risk assessment and peat management plans). It would be advantageous if candidates have some grounding in undertaking hydrological and hydrogeological assessments, including outline flood risk assessment.
We are primarily looking for people to join our team at Senior Consultant level.
Duties and responsibilities
Depending on your experience and skill set, your roles and areas of focus would entail:
- Preparation of EIA report chapters (Geology, Peat, Hydrology and Hydrogeology) and technical appendices (Peat Landslide Hazard and Risk Assessment, Peat Management Plans, Borrow Pit Resource Appraisals, Carbon Balance Assessments (wind farm)) across a range of developments.
- Preparation of technical reports including geotechnical/geo-environmental appraisals, coal mining risk assessments and peatland restoration plans.
- Assisting in the preparation of hydrological/hydrogeological assessments (Private Water Supply Risk Assessment, Groundwater Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystem Risk Assessment, Flood Risk Assessment, Water Quality Monitoring).
- Managing and undertaking peat depth and condition surveys on a range of development sites (predominately onshore wind farms and transmission routes).
- Developing health & safety plans to cover field work tasks.
- Post-consent planning discharge conditions and construction phase support relating to geology/peat;
- Graphics preparation and analysis of geospatial data (mainly using GIS).
- Preparation of scopes of work and costs for input to fee proposals.
- Project management, including to budgets and deadlines.
- As the business requires, assist in delivery of other related environmental assessments, commensurate with experience and technical understanding.
- Contribution to business development appropriate to your grade and experience, including initiating and participating in client meetings, networking events, conferences, and seminars.
- Management/mentoring of junior colleagues dependent on your grade and experience.
We offer flexible working options to suit domestic arrangements. Your role will ordinarily require occasional travel to our other office locations, clients’ offices and sites. This may include staying away from home during periods of fieldwork around the UK (generally ranging from 1 day to up to 1 week).
Person Specification
While we recognise every candidate has their own unique set of skills and experience, we feel the ideal candidate for this role should be able to demonstrate knowledge of, or have experience in some or all the following skills and attributes:
- BSc degree level qualification or equivalent in geology, earth science, hydrology or similar.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification would be advantageous, and membership of a relevant institution (Geological Society, CIWEM or similar) working towards chartership.
- Experience managing and undertaking field surveys and assessments.
- Experience undertaking peat stability and peat management assessments.
- Good knowledge and understanding of relevant UK/Scottish guidance and legislation.
- Familiar using MS Office, with excellent report writing skills.
- At least some familiarity and capability in using ArcGIS and/or QGIS including data collection software (Field Maps/QField or similar).
- Full UK driving licence, off-road driving experience would be advantageous.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Good communication skills and a desire to work as part of a team and form successful ‘trusted advisor’ relationships with clients, stakeholders and team members.
- Genuine passion for supporting the drive towards net zero through high-quality work on exciting projects.
Work Location
Much of our ongoing and forecast workload for this role is in Scotland and therefore our preference is for a candidate that would be attached to our Glasgow or Edinburgh office. However, we are big believers in flexible working, and that includes working from home. We have offices in Edinburgh. Glasgow, London and Bristol, and we are happy to talk about hybrid working patterns.
Part of your role will require travel to clients’ sites throughout the UK (predominately Scotland) to undertake field surveys. You may also be asked to attend meetings or training events at our office locations, or travel to clients’ offices as project work requires. This may include international travel, where necessary.
Outline Remuneration Offer
- Salary: DOE (agreed salary to be based on skills and experience)
- Pension: 5% employer contribution / 5% staff contribution
- Holidays: 34 days pro rata (including bank holidays and 3 compulsory days over Christmas and New Year)
- One professional membership subscription
Additional Employee Benefits
- Life Assurance up to 3 times your annual salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Referral Scheme
- Truly Agile and Flexible Working (we mean it!)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Mentoring Scheme
- Talent Development Programme
- True Ownership and Accountability from Day One
- Regular Team Lunches and Coffee Mornings (optional but encouraged!)
Application Process
If this role is of interest and you like the sound of how we like to work, we’d love to hear from you. Cover letters are optional, but they really help in the shortlisting process.
Simply click on the 'Apply Now' button to submit your application.
The closing date for applications is Friday 27th October 2023 and we encourage early applications. Please include confirmation of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, or any sponsorship requirements you may have.
Equal Opportunities
ITPEnergised is committed to providing all employees and candidates for employment with equal opportunities. We wish to ensure that all employees shall have equality of opportunity for employment and advancement based on their suitability for work – regardless of their race, religion, colour, ethnic or national origin, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, age, working hours, type of contract, disability, or community background.