RSK Geosciences

Reusing brownfield land and cleaning up sites affected by contamination is essential for urban renewal, meeting increasing housing needs and dealing with the legacy of industrialisation. But how do you ensure that assessment of such sites is undertaken cost-effectively and follows legislation and standards in a rapidly changing field? With the largest contaminated land and remediation consultancy resource across all parts of the UK and more than 25 years’ experience in the sector, RSK is well placed to address these needs. Led by our geosciences team and subsidiary Structural Soils, RSK delivers tailored, high-quality, pragmatic solutions to our clients’ challenges. We help our clients realise opportunities and manage potential liabilities associated with the acquisition, ownership, operation, development and divestiture of land. We are also unique in our ability to offer all site assessment services in-house from desk studies and site investigation design; through drilling contracting, in-situ testing and laboratory services; to interpretive reporting and land contamination risk assessment. When land remediation is necessary, we develop bespoke solutions using high-quality risk assessment and working with our in-house remediation contracting specialists, which enables us to develop durable and sustainable solutions and help clients to drastically reduce project costs. Our team of more than 200 specialists enables us to provide a responsive turnaround to enquiries and quickly mobilise to site. We have one of the strongest technical teams for land contamination risk assessment in the UK and Europe. This includes specialists in detailed quantitative risk assessment for human health and controlled waters assessments, asbestos, ground gas/vapours and waste/materials reuse.