SLR Consulting

This entry-level hydrologic resource management and environmental impact assessment scheme focuses on groundwater asset protection and geochemical analysis, training earth sciences or hydrogeology graduates to execute routine surface water monitoring, supervise borehole drilling activities, and construct conceptual site models across the mining, energy, and industrial sectors.SLR’s well established water team boasts a wealth of expertise across hydrogeology, hydrology and geochemistry, offering expert services across a range of sectors including mining and minerals, energy, industry and the built environment. Due to a steadily increasing workload we currently have opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join our busy teams and could consider a number of locations. Working under the expert mentorship of our industry leading professionals, you will have a great opportunity to build your skills and knowledge – and with outstanding opportunities to progress within SLR’s structured career framework and twice yearly self-nominating promotion rounds.With client instructions across the UK and abroad, this opportunity is an excellent prospect for the successful candidate to gain experience across a broad range of projects in different geographic areas.The roleYou will have a great opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge gained during your degree/masters – or to build on any placement or post-graduation commercial experience you have gained.With support from senior colleagues, you will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of tasks including:Undertaking routine groundwater level, groundwater quality and surface water monitoringInstallation of groundwater level loggers, data download and analysisBorehole drilling supervision, geological logging and hydrogeological testingMaintaining databases of monitoring dataReviewing, interpreting and reporting the results of routine water monitoringPreparing geological and hydrogeological Conceptual Site ModelsAssisting with the completion of hydrogeological assessments to include analysis of monitoring data, completion of geological calculations, groundwater modelling and reportingContributing to the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) water chaptersThe nature of the role and the sites worked on mean that there may be occasional site work away from home for short periods.About usSLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.About youIf you are interested in applying and you have a full UK driving licence we would love to hear from you. In order to be successful, we would envisage that you would be able to demonstrate the following:A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification which focuses on Earth Sciences and Hydrogeology, and the drive and desire to build a successful career in this fieldStrong IT skills, including MS Office; and any use of modelling software (ArcGIS, QGIS, Groundwater Vistas) would be a great advantageA desire to learn, and the ability to problem solve and work independently when requiredGood numeracy, written and verbal communication, and timekeeping abilitiesCulture & Inclusion at SLRWe are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

Posted 2 days ago

This entry-level civil asset development and carbon-neutral infrastructure engineering scheme focuses on climate resilience and waste circularity, training civil or structural engineering graduates to compile technical design packages, supervise construction site operations, and coordinate field sample collections across international infrastructure projects.We are looking for recent or upcoming graduates to join our Civil & Structural Engineering team in our Edinburgh offices.  About us  SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 4,000 employees working in 125 countries around the world, including around 2,000 staff across Europe. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the  heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.  Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days' annual leave, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.   About you  You will have recently graduated or be in your final year with a relevant degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Due to the nature of the role, you will require a full UK driving licence before joining. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship.Other key attributes we look for:A general understanding of Civil Engineering principals;You should be able to demonstrate you can work independently, are organised and a logical thinker;You should be numerate and confident with data and IT literate with excellent written and verbal communication skills;A willingness to learn and ability to cope with working on different types of projects simultaneously; anda relevant MEng / MSc with a 2:1 or first-class attainment/ projection is a desirable attribute.The roleWe will provide you with training and development to assist with the creation of engineering solutions for Climate Resilience, Energy Transition, and Waste and Circularity. You would have the following duties:Assisting Project Managers for a variety of projects in sectors such as power, industry, general infrastructure,  waste management facilities, and build environment throughout the UK and internationallyWorking as part of a design team reporting to a senior engineer, assisting with the production of technical designsSite supervision of construction projects and record keepingCoordination or oversight of field sample collection and processing of resultsAssisting with the compilation of design and construction tender packagesAssisting with report compilationDue to the training nature of the role, it is expected that you would typically work from the office, but hybrid working is possible.As a graduate you will automatically be enrolled on our structured Graduate Programme which will support both your technical and business development giving you a great foundation for a rewarding and dynamic career.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SLR    We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond  purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their  background can thrive. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those  from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as: LGBTQ+ people, ethnic  minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. 

Posted 2 days ago

This entry-level structural land management and sustainable urban design scheme focuses on environmental framework masterplanning, training accredited landscape architecture graduates to execute site planning assessments, collaborate across ecological and engineering disciplines, and prepare technical visualization portfolios for public and private sector projects.Job DescriptionAt SLR we believe strongly in the influence of landscape architecture to shape and lead our interaction with the natural and built environment, in a way that is responsible and innovative, helping to tackle the climate emergency and set the agenda for a more sustainable way of living.The roleWorking alongside skilled and passionate landscape architects, the graduate role provides experience in a wide range of landscape planning, masterplanning and design projects across various sectors. These projects are located throughout the UK and Ireland, with a range of public and private sector clients, some at the early planning stages, others moving towards implementation and some already on site. This array of experience allows you to develop a broad understanding of what landscape architecture offers at this early stage of your career, before the possibility of focusing in on a chosen area.We aim to introduce you to project and client work early on, maximising your performance in your role and kick-starting your career, whilst providing hands-on support and mentorship at all stages.As a graduate you will automatically be enrolled on our structured Graduate Programme which will support both your technical and business development giving you a great foundation for a rewarding and dynamic career. You will be provided with opportunities to collaborate on diverse projects across the country and with our wider global SLR network. We want to help you find your own voice within the world of landscape architecture and are dedicated to providing learning initiatives and mentorship that support your personal and professional development.Once settled, we would hope to assist you in enrolling in the Pathway to Chartership. You would receive support from a P2C mentor, other graduates enrolled, experienced members of the team and given the multi-discipline nature of SLR, members of other teams such as ecology and engineering.The Place teamThe Place team is SLR’s design team made up of Landscape Architects, Masterplanners, Urban Designers, Architects, Visualisation Specialists and Graphic Technicians.We work across a range of sectors and cover an array of specialisms, but all aligning on one key principle; to protect and improve the natural and built environment, driven by sustainability. Where possible we work together to shape and design places in a creative and design-led way, whilst also addressing further challenges such as housing delivery, climate resilience, biodiversity net gain and net zero to name just a few.Place is a fundamental component of the national planning and development agenda. It is critical to the creation of sustainable, well-designed places where people want to live, work, learn and play.SLR ConsultingSLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.About youWe are looking for enthusiastic Landscape Architecture graduates to join SLR’s dynamic multidisciplined Landscape, Design and Assessment teams in Bristol, Edinburgh, London, Manchester and Newcastle. We seek creative, passionate graduates who are eager to develop their knowledge and skillsets across the extensive opportunities that Landscape Architecture offers. We are ideally looking for recent landscape architecture graduates (post 2024) from a registered UK Landscape Institute accredited course who are interested in working towards chartership.Culture & Inclusion at SLRWe are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

Posted 2 days ago

SLR is hiring a Graduate CAD/BIM Technician in Edinburgh to support geospatial data, Civil 3D modelling, BIM workflows, and engineering design projects within a multidisciplinary sustainability consultancy team.An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated geospatial professional with a genuine passion for CAD, BIM and data management to join their growing Geospatial & Data Solutions (GDS) team. This Edinburgh based role offers an opportunity to learn and develop as part of a busy and collaborative European team.SLR’s GDS team provides expert support and advice on GIS, geospatial data analysis and bespoke digital tools development across the full range of technical disciplines offered by SLR. They work on multidisciplinary projects alongside other technical disciplines as well as standalone GDS projects for a range of external clients. Projects are primarily located throughout Europe but with an ever-growing focus on more widely spread international opportunities.As a forward-thinking business with ambitious growth plans, SLR is a global consultancy and offers significant potential for career development and enhancement based on performance. Our culture, flat management structure and straightforward approach to project and budget management gives everyone the opportunity to progress and to work on interesting projects with valued clients.The successful candidate will receive expert on-the-job training from SLR’s talented team of CAD / BIM professionals and will enjoy excellent prospects for progression based on performance.The roleAs a Graduate CAD / BIM Technician your role will be to provide CAD and BIM support to the Senior Geospatial & Data Solutions group and wide variety of Technical Disciplines within the Europe Region. The role will include:Preparation of plan and detail drawings from engineering sketchesPreparation of vehicle tracking analysisData management of incoming & outgoing informationDeveloping a career pathway in Civil 3d modellingSupporting senior members of the team in production of Civil 3d modellingSupporting CAD / BIM Strategic Lead in maintaining and promoting CAD standards, best practice and processesManaging procurement of site data, such as stats searches, topographical surveys and OS dataWorking alongside GIS colleagues to share project information and ensure its accuracyWorking collaboratively across ArcGIS Online and the Autodesk Construction Cloud to ensure projects use data from single source of truthSupporting onsite surveying worksWorking with the rest of the team to deliver projects to tight deadlines and budgetsAdhering to QA process and standard for data management and drawing outputsContribution to the smooth operation of the CAD / BIM team through active participation in team resource calls, supervision systems and knowledge sharingAbout usSLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life. About youConscientious worker with the ability to deliver to a consistent high standard with a keen eye for detailAbility to work as part of a collaborative team and build strong relationships throughout the businessGood organisational skills with a proven ability to work to deadlinesStrong interest in developing BIM knowledge & Civil 3d / Revit modelling skillsInterest in engineering and sustainabilityPrevious knowledge and experience of AutoCAD and Autodesk productsStrong written communication skillsAbility to follow directionsHighly proficient in use of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, etc.)HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering (or other relevant field) or HNC (or equivalent) in Computer Aided Drafting & DesignExcellent communicator within a team environmentAbility to work accurately under pressureStrong team playerAbility to self-check own workGood problem-solving skillsExcellent time management skills and ability to multitaskKeen to seek and undertake independent training to enhance career Desirable but not essentialAny work experience within a commercial environmental consultancyVehicle tracking experienceGood understanding of global coordinate systems and projectionsExperience producing high quality drawing outputsOther CAD / BIM training / work experienceCulture & Inclusion at SLRWe are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Posted 23 days ago

SLR is hiring a Graduate Geochemist to support mine water and environmental geochemistry projects through site investigations, water quality analysis, geochemical modelling, and technical reporting within its global environmental consultancy team.SLR’s well established hydrology and hydrogeology team boasts a wealth of expertise in mine water geochemistry. This includes the prediction, assessment and treatment of neutral and acid rock/mine drainage (ARD/AMD), supported by integrated knowledge across hydrogeology, hydrology and process engineering. The mine water team provides specialist services primarily to the mining and minerals sector, as well as to the energy, industry and the built environment where mine water and legacy contamination issues are present.  The geochemists also work extensively in areas such as passive treatment solutions, solute transport (groundwater), pit lake and surface water chemistry prediction using bespoke modelling developed by SLR. These services are fundamental to SLR’s outstanding technical delivery to a diverse range of clients and objectives.Due to a steadily increasing mine water workload we currently have opportunities for an enthusiastic and motivated graduate to join our busy geochemistry and mine water team. The successful candidate will work under the expert mentorship of our industry leading professionals. You will have a great opportunity to build your technical skills and practical understanding of mine water chemistry and water quality management. SLR’s structured career framework will aid your professional developments and opportunities to progress with biannual promotion rounds.The mine water team are instructed by clients across the UK and abroad, this opportunity is an excellent prospect for the successful candidate to gain experience across a diverse range of mine water and ARD-related projects, across different commodities and geographic areas.The roleBased in London, Nottingham , Bristol or Edinburgh. You will have a great opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge gained during your degree/masters/PhD – or to build on any placement or post-graduation commercial experience you have gained.With support from senior colleagues, you will contribute to a range of mine water related activities including:Assist in the design and implementation of site investigations including soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling including mine-affected environmentsCommission geochemical analysis and interpret the resulting laboratory dataSupport geochemical assessments associated with soil/rock/sediment and water quality including mine water and drainage from other industrial sites.Prepare technical reports, including factual and interpretive documentsContribute to data management, validation, and visualizationLiaise with project teams, clients, and subcontractors as requiredEnsure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulationsUse of geochemical modelling packages to support water quality assessments associated with mine water and ARD/metal leaching assessments where requiredThe nature of the role and the sites worked on mean that there may be occasional site work away from home for short periods.About usSLR is a global leader in performing geochemical assessments and contribute regularly to globally recognised conferences. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions, in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.About youTo be successful, we would envisage that you would be able to demonstrate the following:A degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in Geochemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, or a related discipline which contain a significant geochemical component or modulesA relevant undergraduate or postgraduate thesis or major project that includes elements of geochemistry, aqueous chemistry, mineral–water interaction, or environmental systemsPreference for the candidate to have completed a relevant thesis which includes a proportion of environmental chemistry and/or geochemistry would be desirable but not essentialDemonstrable understanding of geochemical processes relevant to mine water would be desirable but not essentialExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsProficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft office packages and GIS). A knowledge of geochemical modelling software is desirable but not essential as training will be providedStrong written and verbal communication skillsA proactive attitude and willingness to learnFull UK driving licence (or working towards obtaining one)Flexibility and willingness for occasional project related travel - UK & internationalIf you are interested in applying and you have a full UK driving licence, we would love to hear from you.Culture & Inclusion at SLRWe are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Posted 23 days ago