Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer in Cheshire, Chester

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join a growing environmental and engineering consultancy. The role will be based around the M6 corridor, approximately 30-45 minutes south of Warrington, supporting projects across the UK. The business has a strong order book across the Midlands and South West, so regular travel will be required.

This position would suit a technically strong geo-environmental professional with a minimum of five years' UK consultancy experience who is confident managing site investigations, interpreting environmental data, preparing detailed reports and supporting project delivery from start to finish.

The employer is an established environmental and engineering consultancy delivering practical advice across contaminated land, geo-environmental assessment, geotechnical engineering, materials management and environmental risk. The consultancy supports clients across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and development-led projects, helping them understand ground conditions, manage environmental risk and deliver projects efficiently. The business offers a supportive and flexible working culture, with a strong focus on technical quality, professional development and practical project delivery.

As Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will manage and deliver geo-environmental projects involving site investigation, environmental sampling, risk assessment, reporting and remediation support. You will work both independently and as part of a project team, liaising with clients, subcontractors, laboratories and internal colleagues. The role will include office-based reporting and project management, together with regular site work across the UK. Travel will be expected, particularly across the Midlands and South West.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise intrusive ground investigations
• Carry out site walkovers and environmental site assessments
• Supervise trial pitting, window sampling, cable percussion and rotary drilling
• Undertake soil, groundwater, surface water and ground-gas monitoring
• Collect soil, groundwater and gas samples for laboratory analysis
• Prepare accurate field records, logs and monitoring data
• Coordinate subcontractors, drilling teams and laboratories
• Ensure site works are completed safely and in line with project requirements

Environmental Assessment and Reporting

• Prepare Phase 1 desk studies and preliminary risk assessments
• Prepare Phase 2 geo-environmental assessment reports
• Review and interpret laboratory data
• Develop and update conceptual site models
• Identify contamination risks, data gaps and further investigation requirements
• Contribute to human health and controlled waters risk assessments
• Prepare factual and interpretative reports
• Provide clear, practical and commercially focused recommendations

Remediation and Materials Management

• Support the development of remediation strategies
• Assist with verification and validation reporting
• Provide technical input on soil re-use and materials management
• Support waste classification and disposal advice where required
• Liaise with contractors and project teams during remediation works
• Help clients manage environmental risks in a practical and cost-effective way

Project Delivery

• Manage assigned projects from instruction through to completion
• Prepare project scopes, programmes and delivery plans
• Monitor project progress, budgets and deadlines
• Coordinate site works, reporting and technical deliverables
• Support senior colleagues with project planning and commercial delivery
• Manage client expectations and maintain clear communication
• Deliver work to a high technical and quality standard

Client and Team Liaison

• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulators and project stakeholders
• Attend project meetings and provide technical updates
• Work closely with project managers and technical colleagues
• Mentor and support junior team members where required
• Contribute to a collaborative and technically strong team culture
• Help maintain positive client relationships through reliable delivery

About You

We are looking for a capable and motivated geo-environmental professional with strong UK consultancy experience. You should be confident supervising site investigations, interpreting data, preparing technical reports and managing project responsibilities. You will need to be organised, commercially aware and comfortable working across multiple projects. A willingness to travel regularly across the UK will be essential.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' UK geo-environmental consultancy experience
• Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Geoscience or a related discipline
• Strong experience supervising site investigations
• Experience preparing Phase 1 desk studies and Phase 2 geo-environmental reports
• Good understanding of contaminated land assessment
• Ability to develop conceptual site models
• Experience interpreting soil, groundwater, gas and laboratory data
• Understanding of human health and controlled waters risk assessment
• Experience preparing clear, accurate technical reports
• Strong project delivery and organisational skills
• Good commercial awareness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK

Desirable Experience

• Experience preparing remediation strategies
• Experience preparing validation or verification reports
• Knowledge of materials management and waste classification
• Familiarity with CL:AIRE, DoWCoP and contaminated land guidance
• Experience mentoring junior consultants
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Working towards Chartered status
• Experience preparing fee proposals or supporting tenders

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Minimum 33 days' paid leave per year, including public holidays
• Pension contributions
• Death in service benefit
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Training and support towards professional qualifications
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Medical/Health Cover
• Life Insurance

Why Apply?

• Join a growing environmental and engineering consultancy
• Work on varied contaminated land and geo-environmental projects
• Take responsibility for site investigation, reporting and project delivery
• Gain exposure to projects across the UK
• Develop your technical, commercial and client-facing skills
• Benefit from hybrid working and strong professional development support
• Join a supportive team with a strong focus on technical quality and practical delivery

Inclusion and Diversity

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where individuals from all backgrounds are welcomed and respected.