17th October, 2026
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Geo-Environmental Consultant to join a successful and growing environmental and engineering consultancy based in Warrington.
The business has a strong project pipeline and continues to expand its UK presence, creating an excellent opportunity for a developing consultant to build their technical experience and take on greater project responsibility.
The role would suit a candidate with a minimum of 2-3 years' UK geo-environmental consultancy experience who has practical experience across contaminated land, site investigation and technical reporting.
You will support projects from initial desk study and site investigation through to risk assessment, remediation and validation, working closely with experienced consultants and project managers.
About the Consultancy
The employer is an established multidisciplinary consultancy providing geo-environmental, geotechnical and environmental services across the UK.
The business delivers a varied portfolio of commercial, residential, regeneration, infrastructure and development projects, with continued investment in its regional teams and technical capability.
The consultancy offers a collaborative working environment where developing consultants are encouraged to take responsibility for their own projects while having access to experienced technical support.
The Role
As a Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will support the delivery of contaminated land and geo-environmental projects from initial instruction through to completion.
The role combines site investigation, technical reporting, data interpretation and project coordination, with increasing client contact and project responsibility as your experience develops.
Regular site travel will be required depending on project location.
Key Responsibilities: Site Investigation & Project Delivery
- Support and manage geo-environmental site investigations
- Assist with Phase 1 and Phase 2 investigations
- Supervise intrusive ground investigation works
- Coordinate drilling contractors, laboratories and subcontractors
- Undertake soil, groundwater and ground-gas sampling
- Maintain accurate site records and investigation documentation
- Monitor project progress and raise technical issues where required
- Support project managers with programmes, budgets and deliverables
Contaminated Land Assessment
- Prepare Phase 1 desk studies and preliminary risk assessments
- Develop conceptual site models
- Review historical maps, geological information and environmental data
- Interpret chemical and geotechnical laboratory results
- Support contaminated land risk assessments
- Assess potential risks to human health, controlled waters and the environment
- Develop practical recommendations for further investigation or remediation
Technical Reporting
- Prepare factual and interpretative technical reports
- Contribute to Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports
- Prepare site investigation summaries and technical appendices
- Review laboratory and monitoring data
- Provide clear conclusions and recommendations
- Assist with remediation and validation reporting
- Ensure reports are completed to relevant UK guidance and standards
Remediation & Validation
- Support the preparation of remediation strategies
- Assist with remediation supervision and validation works
- Undertake verification sampling
- Prepare validation and verification reports
- Support materials management and soil reuse assessments
- Provide technical support where unexpected contamination is encountered
Client & Project Support
- Liaise with clients, contractors and project stakeholders
- Attend project meetings where required
- Support preparation of fee proposals and scopes of work
- Assist with project administration and commercial delivery
- Develop confidence managing smaller projects independently
- Build strong working relationships with clients and the wider project team
About You
We are seeking a candidate with 2-3 years' UK geo-environmental consultancy experience who is looking to develop their technical and project management capability.
You should have practical experience of contaminated land investigations, be comfortable supervising site works and be able to produce clear technical reports.
The role would particularly suit a consultant who is ready to take greater ownership of projects while continuing to develop under the guidance of experienced senior staff.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 2-3 years' relevant UK geo-environmental consultancy experience
- Proven UK project experience
- Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Earth Science or a related discipline
- Experience of contaminated land and site investigation projects
- Experience preparing Phase 1 and/or Phase 2 reports
- Understanding of conceptual site models
- Experience interpreting laboratory and site investigation data
- Good technical report writing skills
- Experience supervising intrusive ground investigations
- Good understanding of UK contaminated land guidance
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a wider project team
- Full UK driving licence
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK
Desirable Experience
- Groundwater and ground-gas monitoring
- Contaminated land risk assessment
- Remediation and validation projects
- Materials management and soil reuse
- Experience managing smaller projects independently
- Client-facing experience
- Professional membership or working towards Chartership
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Minimum 33 days' paid leave including public holidays
- Company pension contributions
- Life Insurance
- Flexible / hybrid working arrangements
- Training and support towards professional qualifications
- Ongoing technical and professional development
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Medical Cover
- Subsciptions
- Opportunities to develop project management and client-facing responsibility
Inclusion & Diversity
The employer is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Geoenvironmental Consultant in Manchester employer: Bridgewater Consultancy
As a leading specialist ground engineering contractor based in Camberley, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to tackle complex geotechnical challenges. With a strong commitment to professional development, we offer extensive training opportunities, competitive benefits, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the geotechnical field.
