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a completed HBO (higher professional education) or WO (university) degree in the direction of soil, environment, earth sciences, civil engineering, or similar;
good oral and written skills;
With your analyses and advice, you help in making responsible choices for people and the environment.
carrying out and supervising soil and groundwater investigations according to current guidelines and standards;
processing, analyzing, and interpreting investigation data and laboratory results and translating these into clear advice;
preparing reports and soil advice and contributing to environmental issues within diverse projects.
As a junior soil consultant, you will work on a wide range of projects throughout the Netherlands. One time you might investigate the soil quality of a future residential construction site, another time you might support a large-scale infrastructure project or assess the environmental hygienic quality of excavated soil. In doing so, you will work closely with field workers, project leaders, and clients to execute projects successfully. Under the guidance of experienced colleagues, you will develop into an independent consultant and receive increasing responsibility within projects. In this way, you make an important contribution to sustainable and future-proof solutions for our living environment.
You are curious, analytical, and have an affinity for the quality of the living environment, the environment, and spatial developments. You work accurately, enjoy investigating issues, and know how to communicate your findings clearly. Additionally, you enjoy collaborating with colleagues and clients to reach practical solutions.
Proficiency in the Dutch language at a minimum B2 level is required, as reports for clients are prepared in Dutch.
experience with soil investigation or environmental supervision is a plus, but not a requirement. We are happy to help you further in your development.
At Movares, you work on beautiful projects with social impact. That provides energy and satisfaction, something that cannot be expressed in money.
You contribute to the difference we make together for the public space in the Netherlands by continuing to grow in your field and as a professional. Therefore, in every phase of your career, you will be given the space to actively shape your development, supported by learning on the job, masterclasses, and a broad learning environment in our own Academy.
That is not all. We also offer good primary and secondary employment conditions. We have listed them for you below:
a salary between €3,000 and €4,000 based on a full-time employment of 40 hours;
the intention to work together sustainably, with a perspective on permanent employment;
an attractive package of secondary benefits including tax-advantaged schemes;
sustainable travel for your work with a good mobility scheme;
good facilities to be able to do your work at home or in the office;
a modern pension scheme with attention to your future;
attention to your personal situation, with customized workplace solutions or guidance if needed.
And there is more. Because working at Movares also means:
trust and flexibility in how and where you work, fitting your team and activities;
work that matters: you contribute to a more sustainable and cleaner living environment, together with colleagues who find this important;
attention to connection and fun during activities with colleagues, both professionally and informally.
You will join the Soil & Environment Utrecht team, an enthusiastic and growing group of specialists dealing with diverse soil and environmental issues. From various locations (Utrecht, Raalte, and Leek), we work on projects for clients such as Rijkswaterstaat, ProRail, TenneT, municipalities, provinces, and contractors. Within the team, you will work closely with experienced soil consultants, environmental supervisors, and field workers. This gives you the opportunity to develop broadly in your professional field and gain experience in different types of projects.
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