Project Manager

Project Manager

Salary:  Negotiable Location: London

Type: Full Time  Postal/Zip Code: N5V 1A1

URS are currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join our Environmental Liability Management group in Wimbledon.

You will be joining the team to mentor staff during site investigations, to review and undertake human health / controlled waters risk assessments (Stage 1 and 2), author reports, as well as manage projects ranging from £10k to £500K for clients in various sectors, fully accountable for the quality, financial and timely delivery to clients.

Your role is also to ensure URS and Client objectives are met throughout the life of a project, including various financial, technical and quality KPIs. You will be effective in developing proposals for ground investigations and remediation projects as well as be expected to compile and interpret field and analytical data, with appropriate conclusions and recommendations.

We are looking for candidates with experience in this area with a strong understanding of contaminated land assessment, UK legislation, best practice guidance, and with a strong understanding of human health and controlled waters risk assessments. Experience with corporate clients is ideal for this role; for example, petroleum/oil and gas clients.

You should have experience of field investigation, data interpretation, and be a strong team worker - able to listen to requirements and work well with others. You should possess strong communication skills and demonstrate a strong understanding of the technical fundamentals of contaminated land.

You must have a relevant BSc degree and an MSc degree is preferred in Geology / Hydrogeology / Contaminated Land / Environmental Engineering / Environmental Science. Sound knowledge and application of UK Environmental Regulations and Best Practice as well as experience of field sampling, drilling techniques and data review are a requirement.