About the Role
We are seeking a Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our team in Bromsgrove, with opportunities for rapid professional development and promotion for the right candidate. You'll work as part of an experienced team delivering geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy services to a diverse range of clients, with a good balance of site and office working.
Key Responsibilities
- Be familiar with relevant standards, guidance and legislative background to the geo-environmental and geotechnical industry
- Supervise ground investigations involving various techniques, manage subcontractors, log and sample soil and rock to BS5930
- Monitor gas and groundwater, undertake in-situ tests, and conduct validation visits
- Schedule chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing and produce exploratory hole logs using OpenGround or similar
- Produce calculations from templates and drawings (including in CAD)
- Write Phase I desk study reports and Coal Mining Risk Assessments (CMRAs)
- Prepare health and safety documentation and implement safety standards on site
- Write interpretive reports including Phase II geo-environmental assessments, risk assessments, and geotechnical assessments
- Input, screen, analyse and interpret site data, presenting clear logical arguments
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and suppliers
- Prepare proposals for new work and check/approve subcontractor invoices
- Comply with internal policies, procedures and ISO standards
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
Essential Requirements:- Approximately 1‑3+ years relevant experience
- Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject (geology, environmental science, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, physical geography, etc.)
- Full UK driving licence (manual transmission)
- Good IT skills and competent with MS Office
- Strong work ethic, able to work effectively alone or as part of a team
- Good problem‑solving skills with ability to adapt and find practical solutions
- Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and OpenGround
- Knowledge of remediation strategies and techniques
- Experience with verification of remediation works and preparation of verification reports
- Familiarity with earthworks, materials/waste management, and MMPs under CL:AIRE DoWCoP
- Soil mechanics knowledge and foundation bearing capacity calculations
- Experience liaising with regulators
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary of £29,000 – £34,000 dependent on experience
- Optional 2FF working pattern – 26 extra days off each year on top of standard annual leave
- Hybrid work approach – typically 3‑4 days in office or on site per week when on 2FF, flexible otherwise
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service and promotions)
- Twice yearly salary reviews
- Company profit share scheme and enhanced 4% employer pension contribution
- Overnight stay allowance (£30 per night) plus expenses
- Generous training fund and CPD support with professional fees covered
- £2,000 bonus on attaining chartership
- Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and mental health
- Laptop/PC, mobile phone, access to company pool vehicles for site works, and branded workwear provided
- Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Optional salary sacrifice benefits scheme: enhanced pension contributions, cycle‑to‑work, and access to an electric vehicle scheme for eligible employees earning above £30k (available from August 2026)
Brownfield Solutions is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Contact Details:
American Society of Civil Engineers Recruitment Team
