Gavia Environmental is looking for a Principal (Peat and Soils) Consultant.

About Us

Gavia Environmental has been trading for nearly 15 years, and we have established a reputation with our clients as pragmatic, but highly professional environmental consultants. We provide a robust practical service, as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

The UK’s energy generation and transmission systems are undergoing revolutionary change as we progress towards Net Zero. This includes a massive increase in the number of renewable energy developments plus a major upgrade in the country’s energy transmission networks. These developments combined with increasing recognition of the urgent need to protect and restore our peatland landscapes and other protected habitats requires a passionate new generation of environmental professionals to deliver.

At Gavia Environmental, we’re at the heart of these positive developments and this has led to a healthy future order book with several longer-term projects within the energy infrastructure and sectors.

Location

We are seeking to recruit to our Glasgow office. We may consider alternative base locations for exceptional candidates.

Essential Knowledge and Experience

To be successful in this role, we expect you would have:

• A first degree in Hydrology, Soil Science or a similar subject
• 7+ years of demonstratable industry experience within peatland assessment, peatland restoration and/or sustainable drainage. Experience with hydrology and/or hydrogeology or water-based engineering would also be advantageous.
• A full member of (or working towards membership of) a relevant professional body.
• Provision of technical expertise to support our peatland services including:
  • Peatland restoration, including survey, feasibility studies, design, adherence to the Peatland Code, working under the Peatland ACTION framework, validation support, technical specifications, on site management and supervision of restoration works and long term monitoring.
  • Geology, hydrogeology and soils EIAR chapters and supporting appendices to typically include private water supply risk assessments, GWDTE assessments, peat management plans, peat landslide and hazard risk assessments and carbon balance assessments.
  • Provision of expert witness and technical responses to a broad range of peat and soil matters including responding to and addressing stakeholder objections, interpretation and fulfilling the requirements of NPF4, and technical queries (TQs) on construction / restoration projects.
• Provision of a technical lead on all peatland project workload, to include development and input to methodologies, provision of lead author on deliverables, provision of staff mentoring, keep staff updated on training opportunities, keeping abreast of changes to regulations and policies effecting peat management, effective delegation of work and acting as a technical reviewer to ensure deliverables achieve client expectations for scope, budget, schedule and quality.
• Contribution to business development to include identifying and developing new opportunities, preparing and reviewing proposals, and developing new business through new and existing clients.
• Collaboration with other Gavia Team Leads, Technical Directors and Senior Management to develop sales strategies, identify crossover opportunities and contribute to company business plans. Promotion of Gavia’s services and contribution to Gavia’s marketing activities such as marketing campaigns and materials, snippets for social media and attendance at suitable conferences.
• Ensuring compliance with Gavia’s Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures and ISO Integrated Management System.
• Ability to lead and work as part of a team, demonstrating a drive and commitment to meet targets whilst motivating others to achieve their best results.
• A full driving licence valid in the UK.

Salary and Benefits

For a small SME, Gavia is able to offer an attractive salary in the range of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (based on 40 hours per week) along with other core benefits, including profit share scheme, 25 days of holiday, Scottish Bank Holidays regardless of location (1 extra relative to UK Bank Holidays), private medical insurance, company pension scheme, paid annual professional membership renewal, IT discounts, provision of all site PPE, as well as, waterproof, windproof and thermal tactical outdoor clothing and boots. We offer long-term opportunities to develop your professional career as far as you wish to take it.

Additional Information

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this position.

Our other screening checks can include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
•  Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate: Glasgow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s): Do you require, or will you in future require, visa sponsorship to be able to work in the United Kingdom?

Education: Bachelor’s (required)

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Gavia works with a carefully selected set of recruitment agencies and are not looking to add to our PSL.

We do not accept unsolicited agency CVs sent to the recruitment team or directly to the hiring manager. Gavia will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.