Recruitment

We are currently looking to fill positions at all levels within our company.  The roles may be permanent or temporary so if you feel your experience is suitable we would be delighted to see your CV.

QDS has a commitment to excellence in all that it does and this is borne out by the awards regularly won by the company.  We are committed to innovation and development of new technologies and processes and we are always looking for talented individuals, with a good attitude and work ethic, to join and contribute to that development. 

QDS has a ‘can do safely’ attitude and a pride in what it does; it strives at all times to adhere to the company goal of ‘The Most Professional’, the objective that drives us to excel.

The company offers challenging roles at the leading edge of contaminated land remediation and commensurate attractive remuneration packages coupled with a commitment to training and progressing employees' careers. We believe that it is this combination of a variable, challenging and interesting workload that leads to our envious staff retention rates. 

In addition, QDS offers the following;

 - a programme of half-day training seminars aimed at maintaining your knowledge at the cutting edge.

 - external safety and management training courses

 - an intensive induction programme

 - quarterly company events to introduce the latest technologies under development by the company

In short, you will never learn as much as you will when you join QDS. This is something in which we have great passion.

We hope you will take this opportunity to view our current vacancies, displayed below, and give us a call. Send us your CV even if your ideal role isn’t shown below, we are always seeking the right people.

Current vacancies 

 - Environmental Scientist

 - Site Manager

 - Site Engineer

Descriptions of our staff roles are as follows: 

Project Managers, Guildford and Sheffield

Project Managers will develop the ability to handle a diverse portfolio of remediation projects, often incorporating innovative approaches and technologies.  Candidates should have good communication and people management skills, an organised approach to work and a proven track record either in the contaminated land industry or within project management in general. A science or engineering background is a benefit. Relevant experience could be in contaminated land, but equally in mainstream civil or process engineering, the water or waste management industries or more diverse fields.  The Project Manager will be required to effectively manage all aspects (technical, personnel and commercial) of large, complex, often time constrained projects, with appropriate support. The Project Manager will be fully supported by technical specialists and while some experience of remediation and regeneration projects would be of value, this is not a prerequisite. Above all else a good attitude is the most important attribute sought by QDS.

Site Engineers, Guildford and Sheffield

Engineers are required for detailed design, installation and maintenance of process based remediation systems.  Sound practical abilities are necessary with a relevant trade/technical qualification a benefit but not essential.  An existing knowledge of remediation technologies would be of benefit but are not essential. The nature of the work may require periods of time away from the base office. Above all else a good attitude is the most important attribute sought by QDS.

Senior Environmental Scientists/Engineers, Guildford and Sheffield

Experienced Environmental Scientists and Engineers are sought to work on leading edge contaminated land remediation projects throughout UK .  Candidates would benefit from having an experienced background in some aspect of the contaminated land industry. A good relevant science or engineering qualification, a background in contaminated land investigation, risk assessment or particularly remediation are highly beneficial.  Excellent analytical and technical writing skills are highly beneficial but above all else a good attitude is the most important attribute sought by QDS.

Environmental Scientists, Guildford and Sheffield

Environmental Scientists and Engineers are sought to work on leading edge contaminated land remediation projects throughout UK .  Candidates should have a strong desire to work in the contaminated land remediation field. A good relevant science or engineering qualification and a solid background in contaminated land investigation, risk assessment or remediation are all beneficial.  Good analytical and technical writing skills are helpful but above all else a good attitude is the most important attribute sought by QDS.

Whether sending a CV speculatively or in response to an advertised post, the address to use is:

Ruth Wales
QDS Environmental Ltd
Langton Priory
Portsmouth Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4YG

Or submit by e-mail to ruth.wales@qdsltd.com