About Us
Groundsure is a leading UK environmental and climate insights authority, helping homebuyers, businesses, and professionals make confident property and land‑use decisions. We don’t just deliver data - we help our customers understand what it means for them.
For over 20 years, we’ve been experts in identifying and explaining environmental and geological risks, including contaminated land, flooding, ground stability, mining risk, and climate-related threats. Millions of property transactions have been informed by our clear, accessible, and actionable reports.
We pride ourselves on putting the customer first, delivering exceptional service, maintaining rigorous data quality, and following industry best practice.
If you enjoy helping others, learning quickly, and approaching challenges with curiosity and precision, you’ll thrive at Groundsure!
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The Role
We are looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our fantastic Consultancy Team. You will be writing environmental search reports in order to support property transactions from an environmental perspective. The work is heavily data driven and you will be working within a team of dedicated, knowledgeable and supportive Environmental Consultants.
The role will require weekly attendance at the Brighton office, currently a minimum of 3 days a week, so you should be suitably located. It is possible to work from home when not in the office, providing you have a suitable space and broadband connection.
The role Involves:
Data analysis, including interpretation of our extensive historical mapping collection.
Environmental report writing, learning the art of writing a report and with experience peer reviewing these reports
Answering client queries via email and phone.
Training and development on the job is an important part of the role. There are many facets to this position and lots of new things to learn. We support team members in their learning journey and development of skills. There is a clear promotion path, through our Consultancy Team, increasing the range of skills at each step.
Key responsibilities:
- Writing environmental reports for a range of sites and property transactions to determine their environmental risk rating
- Risk assess sites using data from the report, our GIS system and additional information sources.
- Discuss/ consult on report outcomes with other team members, take on feedback where necessary.
- Answer technical and non-technical queries from our clients.
- Support the team and line management in the successful delivery of objectives.
- We like our consultants to take an active interest in how reports are written, what is considered and whether there are ways they could be improved. Ongoing on the job training and independent learning relevant to Groundsure’s objectives.
- This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities that you are required to deliver.
What we’re looking for
Key skills:
- Enjoyment of working with detailed data with the ambition of efficiently providing consistently accurate results
- A degree or comprehensive understanding within the Earth/Environmental Science fields or similar
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- An affinity for data analysis - particularly an interest in mapping.
- A desire for continual learning and development.
- Preferred Working knowledge of:
- Environmental datasets and their limitations.
- Wider aspect of the environmental agenda.
- GSuite and QGIS
Education:
Bachelor's (preferred).
Even if you don’t meet all of these criteria, but believe you’d be a great match and are enthusiastic about joining our team - we encourage you to apply and share why you think you’d be a strong fit for the role!
Why you’ll love working here...
As a B Corp certified company, we put our people first - and our benefits reflect that. We offer a competitive salary, private medical insurance, a matched pension scheme, plus discounts at shops, cinemas and high street retailers. You’ll also get an extra day off for your birthday! We support your growth with training and career development opportunities, so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Time Off & Flexibility
- Flexible working: choose your remote days, with minimum 3 days in-office (unless fully remote)
- 25 days holiday + public holidays
- Extra day off on your birthday
- Option to buy or sell annual leave
- Annual volunteer day
- Long service leave: earn extra holiday days as you hit milestone years - starting with 1 day after 5 years, up to 5 extra days over time
Health & Wellbeing
- Private Medical Insurance (PMI)
- Life assurance through pension plan
- Income protection plan
- Wellbeing resources + Employee Assistance Programme
- Free health & fitness classes
- Chill out in our games area with darts, pool and a football table
- Dog-friendly office (Brighton)
Financial & Lifestyle Perks
- Pension scheme (5% matched contribution after 3 months)
- Share incentive plan
- Cycle to Work scheme & Smart Tech loans
- Discounts at major retailers
- Complimentary morning coffees & pastries (office)
- Office car parking spaces (subject to availability)
Growth & Recognition
- Training and career development opportunities
- Recruitment referral award
How to Apply
Please click the apply button on this page, and our hiring managers will review your application and reach out if you've been shortlisted for an interview.
Interview process
- Screening phone call
- 1st interview
- 2nd interview
Full details to be sent via email in advance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, or require the job advert or application form in a different format, please reach out to niamh.goodwin@groundsure.com (HR & Development Manager) and we will do our best to accommodate.
