Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Job Title

Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Vacancy No

VN5108

Employment Type

Permanent

Contract Type

Full-Time

Advert

Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong now forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. We require an ambitious Ground Investigation Engineer/ Geologist / Engineering Geologist / Geo-environmental Engineer / Environmental Scientist to join our Ground Engineering Team in our Leeds office.

The Land Quality team undertakes a wide range of site assessment/investigation and associated reporting for a diverse range of clients and you will get to manage bids, projects, fieldwork and data and lead the preparation of subsequent reports to provide advice to clients in this role.

The role
You will be involved in an interesting variety of projects across a range of sectors and clients such as, energy (linear infrastructure), property development, infrastructure, mining, local authorities, waste management to name a few.
• Acting as a Site Engineer or supporting role, supervising multiple ground investigation activities on either short or long duration projects with potential working away from home for extended periods. Site work carries the benefit of accruing toil, which can be taken as additional leave;
• Completion of land contamination, mining /geology and ground engineering desk studies;
• Supervision of site works including logging of soils and rock (in accordance with current UK standards);
• Site monitoring activities to include groundwater sampling and gas monitoring;
• Assist with site investigation design and reporting;
• Specify and supervise in-situ testing and sampling in accordance with UK specifications and current technical standards;
• Liaise with clients, engineers, contractors and sub-contractors throughout the site work phase;
• Assist in the preparation of contract documentation and administration of contracts (including financial control);
• Geotechnical and geo-environmental data assessment and analysis.

About us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you
We are looking for the right people to work with our growing team, ranging from graduate to senior, with an ability to work independently when required and as part of a team. Communicative, organised, flexible and committed, you must also have:
• BSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Geology or Science (relevant MSc or industry experience is advantageous);
• Experience of logging soils and rock (in accordance with current UK standards);
• A full and clean UK driving licence; and
• Written report writing skills, and computer software skills.

Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Country

United Kingdom

Office

Leeds – 36 Park Row