Job Description

Company Description

We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

Think bigger scale. Think higher profile. Think ground-breaking. Join WSP, and youxe2x80x99ll be at the heart of a team of international experts all dedicated to growing and sharing their expertise, and working on projects that transform society for all of us.

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa, and the largest environmental consulting firm globally. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders who share our guiding principles xe2x80x93 we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future-focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration; we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.



The incumbent in this position will fulfil the role of a Consultant in the Geochem Team and will be focused on contaminated land and other projects related to geochemistry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery of projects including proposal writing, fieldwork, technical reporting, client engagement, project financial management and Quality Assurance.
• Projects will largely focus on the Contaminated Land discipline ranging from Phase I and Phase II investigations to remediation. The incumbent may also be involved in a range of broader geosciences projects such as environmental monitoring and geochemical assessments.
• Engagement and collaboration with colleagues to ensure first-class project delivery to a range of clients.
• Contribution to the company's business development in terms of identifying market and service opportunities & potential clients, as well as participating in business development initiatives.
• Undertaking of all required project and staff administrative functions in accordance with the company procedures and timetables e.g., project financial reporting and forecasting, invoicing, assisting with the debt management process, expenses, and timesheet submissions.

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the companyxe2x80x99s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm.
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Qualifications

• BSc (Honours) in geological sciences or related topics.
• Minimum of 1st-year chemistry and mathematics/statistics degree.
• Minimum of 3 years consulting experience in contaminated land and geological sciences.
• Pr Sci Nat registration or candidate - advantage
• Valid driverxe2x80x99s licence

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP xe2x80x93 we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important xe2x80x93 be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

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