The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join a well-established environmental and geotechnical consultancy based in Manchester.
We are seeking a candidate with a minimum of 5 years' UK geo-environmental project experience who is confident managing site investigations, preparing technical reports and supporting projects from initial assessment through to remediation and validation.
The successful candidate will work across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, industrial and development-led projects, taking responsibility for project delivery, technical reporting, client liaison and support of junior team members.
This role would suit a technically capable geo-environmental professional who is ready to take on greater project responsibility within a supportive consultancy environment.
About the Consultancy
The employer is an established environmental and geotechnical consultancy providing specialist advice across contaminated land, ground investigation, geotechnical engineering and environmental risk.
The business supports clients through the full project lifecycle, from early-stage due diligence and desk studies through to intrusive investigation, risk assessment, remediation strategy, validation and project completion.
The consultancy offers a practical and technically focused working environment, with opportunities to develop across both site-based and office-based project delivery.
The Role
As Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer, the successful candidate will manage and deliver geo-environmental projects involving desk studies, site investigation, environmental sampling, risk assessment, reporting and remediation support.
The role will include both technical delivery and project coordination, with regular liaison between clients, subcontractors, laboratories, regulators and internal project teams.
You will have project experience, report-writing ability and the confidence to manage multiple projects to programme, budget and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities Project Delivery
Manage and deliver geo-environmental and contaminated land projects
Support projects from initial enquiry through to completion
Prepare project scopes, programmes and technical delivery plans
Coordinate site works, subcontractors, laboratories and internal resources
Monitor project progress, deadlines, budgets and deliverables
Maintain clear communication with clients and project teams
Ensure work is delivered safely, accurately and commercially
Support the successful delivery of projects across a varied UK portfolio
Site Investigation and Fieldwork
Plan and supervise Phase 2 ground investigations
Oversee intrusive investigation works including trial pits, window sampling and boreholes
Undertake soil, groundwater, surface water and ground-gas sampling
Prepare accurate site records, logs and monitoring data
Coordinate laboratory testing schedules
Review site investigation outputs and identify technical concerns
Liaise with drilling teams, contractors, laboratories and project managers
Ensure fieldwork is completed in accordance with project specifications and health and safety requirements
Geo-Environmental Reporting
Prepare Phase 1 desk studies and preliminary risk assessments
Prepare Phase 2 ground investigation and geo-environmental assessment reports
Develop conceptual site models
Interpret soil, groundwater, gas and environmental laboratory data
Undertake contaminated land risk assessments
Support human health, controlled waters and ground-gas risk assessment work
Prepare clear technical conclusions and practical recommendations
Ensure reports are accurate, commercially focused and issued to agreed deadlines
Remediation and Validation
Support the preparation of remediation strategies
Assist with verification and validation reporting
Provide technical input during remediation and construction-stage works
Liaise with contractors, clients and regulators where required
Support planning-condition discharge and environmental compliance requirements
Help clients manage environmental risks in a practical and cost-effective way
Client and Stakeholder Liaison
Act as a key point of contact for clients on assigned projects
Attend project meetings, site meetings and technical discussions
Liaise with local authorities, regulators, contractors and consultants
Communicate technical findings clearly and professionally
Support strong client relationships through reliable project delivery
Identify opportunities to provide additional technical support where appropriate
Team Support and Mentoring
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and consultants
Review site records, data and draft reporting where required
Support the development of junior team members
Share technical knowledge across the geo-environmental team
Contribute to a collaborative and professional working culture
About You
We are seeking a candidate with strong UK geo-environmental consultancy experience and a practical understanding of contaminated land assessment, site investigation and reporting.
The successful candidate should be confident managing projects, supervising fieldwork, interpreting environmental data and preparing high-quality technical reports.
Applicants should demonstrate strong organisation, commercial awareness, attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors and internal teams.
Essential Requirements
Minimum 5 years' UK geo-environmental or environmental engineering experience
Proven UK project experience is required
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK
Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Engineering, Geoscience or a related discipline
Experience preparing Phase 1 desk studies and Phase 2 geo-environmental reports
Experience supervising ground investigations and environmental sampling
Good understanding of contaminated land assessment
Ability to develop conceptual site models
Experience interpreting soil, groundwater, gas and laboratory data
Knowledge of remediation strategies, verification and validation reporting
Strong report-writing skills with excellent attention to detail
Good project delivery and organisational skills
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Full UK driving licence
Desirable Experience
Experience preparing remediation strategies and validation reports
Knowledge of human health and controlled waters risk assessment
Experience with ground-gas assessment and monitoring
Familiarity with CL:AIRE, DoWCoP and relevant contaminated land guidance
Experience working on residential, commercial, industrial or infrastructure schemes
Experience mentoring junior engineers or graduates
Membership of a relevant professional body
Working towards Chartered status
Experience supporting fee proposals or tender submissions
Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary
Competitive overall package
Company pension scheme
Medical cover
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Professional subscriptions paid
Funded educational courses and professional development support
Pool car available for business use
Varied UK project portfolio
Supportive consultancy environment
Opportunity to develop technical, client-facing and project delivery skills
Why Apply?
Join an established environmental and geotechnical consultancy
Take responsibility for varied geo-environmental and contaminated land projects
Work across a strong portfolio of UK development and ground investigation schemes
Develop your reporting, project delivery and client liaison experience
Receive support for professional development, subscriptions and educational courses
Benefit from pension, medical cover, annual leave and pool car access
Progress within a supportive and technically focused consultancy team
Inclusion and Diversity
The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed and respected.
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