Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer in Ellesmere Port

Job Description The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join a growing environmental and engineering consultancy with a minimum of 5 years experience managing site investigations, interpreting environmental data, preparing detailed reports and supporting project delivery from start to finish.
About the Consultancy
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.
The Role
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.\Site Investigation and Fieldwork

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
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