Market
Environmental
Land Quality Consultant
Jacobs
Quality Assurance
Bristol, UK
Posted on Jan 8, 2026
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
As a skilled an experienced Land Quality Senior Consultant you will join our well established market leading team supporting geo-environmental complex projects, ensuring the governance and compliance throught all phases of delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support geo-environmental assessments, for a variety of projects across a wide range of sectors – in some cases this will involve leading on specific aspects of the assessment.
- Develop and implement strategies for land quality assessment and remediation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality consultancy services.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
- Support the implementation of ground investigations and assessments to evaluate land contamination and environmental risks.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior consultants and team members.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
Here's what you'll need
Our team would be delighted to hear from candidates with a good blend of the following skills, experience and attributes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrable experience in geo-environmental consultancy.
- Proven track record in supporting private sector projects across all project life-stages (desk study through to remediation implementation).
- Good understanding of Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessment approaches.
- A sound knowledge of of environmental legislation and risk assessment methodologies (including UK and international standards such as ASTM).
- Experience of working with emerging contaminants such as PFAS.
- Sound analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Good digital data assessment expertise.
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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.
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Locations
| City | State | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | South Glamorgan | United Kingdom |
