Current Vacancies

MJCA is seeking talented Hydrogeologist Consultants to join our Hydrogeology and Geology team.  This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise on a diverse range of projects across the minerals, waste and environmental sectors. We are looking for analytical, detail oriented individuals with a proactive mindset and a positive, adaptable attitude. If you thrive on solving complex hydrogeological challenges and want to work closely with experienced consultants on technically demanding projects, this role is for you.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver technical support across a wide range of hydrogeological and geological services.
• Contribute to all stages of project delivery.
• Prepare desk based studies, technical reports and quantitative risk assessments.
• Develop hydrogeological models and remediation strategies.
• Supervise site investigations and provide technical oversight of contractors and field teams.
• Liaise effectively with clients, regulators and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.
   

Skills and experience

• Strong technical knowledge of hydrogeology, geology and environmental assessment.
• Proven experience in groundwater assessment projects.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills. 
• A good knowledge of relevant environmental legislation.
• Proficiency in hydrogeological modelling software.
• Ability to supervise office and field based activities.
• Computer literacy and adaptability to new technologies.
• Previous project management experience is desirable.
   

Qualifications

• Degree (preferably MSc) in Geology or Hydrogeology related subject.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Fellow of the Geological Society).
• Full UK driving licence.

What we offer

• Close collaboration with experienced hydrogeologists on technically challenging projects.
• A culture that values analytical thinking, attention to detail and proactive problem solving.
• Professional development opportunities and support towards chartered status.
• A collaborative, supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Clear pathways for career progression and growth.

MJCA are currently looking to appoint both a Principal and a Senior Environmental Permitting Consultant to join our team of experienced environmental consultants specialising in Environmental Permitting within the waste management industry. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical expertise, oversee projects, and apply comprehensive knowledge of environmental regulations across a variety of waste treatment and industrial activities.

Experience

• Proven experience in Environmental Permitting and associated regulatory frameworks so that you can provide direct input to projects alongside managing and supporting other team members in the department.
• Experience in a range of waste management and industrial activities ideally including landfill, waste treatment, hazardous waste management and waste recovery operations.
• Experience in reviewing and interpreting environmental monitoring data and preparing related reports and risk assessments.
• Experience in liaising with waste and minerals operators, the Environment Agency, and local authorities
• Project management experience

Skills

• Strong understanding of Environmental Permitting regulations and previous regimes including Pollution Prevention and Control and Waste Management Licensing
• Technical advisory skills in the application of environmental legislation
• Previous project management experience
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for a wide range of Environmental Permitting services
• Oversee projects and guide team members with up to date regulatory knowledge
• Prepare permit applications, environmental risk assessments, management plans and detailed reports

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in a specialist environmental discipline
• CIWM membership is advantageous
• A full UK driving licence

MJCA are an Engineering and Environmental Consultancy who have provided technical advice to the quarrying, construction and waste industries for 40 years. We are a compact organisation involved in nationally significant projects and nurture a close working environment where technical knowledge is shared and ambition rewarded.

Due to our ever increasing workload we are looking for a Senior Consultant Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer to supervise and project manage geotechnical projects throughout the UK. The role includes supporting staff in the office and technically reviewing their work.  The role also includes providing support to site based staff including site visits and meetings.

The role will be both office based and site based.  There is also the flexibility to occasionally work from home. Site works will include landfill engineering construction quality assurance, supervision of earthworks, site investigations and surveying.  Office works will include technical report and specification preparation, desk studies and data collation and review.  You should be familiar with the use of MS Office Software and familiarity with SLOPE/W, AutoCAD and LSS draughting packages would be an advantage.

The candidate should have experience of working for a geotechnical consultancy, regulator or contractor and have a BSc in Geology or Earth Sciences (which have a geotechnical element) or a BEng in Civil Engineering.  A Masters Degree in Geotechnical Engineering or other related subject would be an advantage.  The candidate must have a full UK driving licence.