Brownfield Solutions has been providing specialist geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy services since 2005, offering expert ground investigation, risk assessment, and remediation services for both brownfield and greenfield developments. We work across a range of sectors including property development, infrastructure, construction, and energy, helping clients understand ground conditions, manage contamination risks, and ensure regulatory compliance. Our team of experienced consultants, including environmental scientists, geologists and engineers, specialises in assessing geotechnical and geo-environmental constraints, providing tailored solutions to unlock the full potential of each site. As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a supportive and friendly working environment where everyone can thrive, with a strong reputation for technical excellence, reliability, and problem-solving. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our team in Wickham, with opportunities for rapid professional development and promotion for the right candidate. We're looking for a team player with approximately 5+ years relevant experience who has drive, ambition and commitment to producing quality work. You'll work as part of an experienced team delivering geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy services to a diverse range of clients including residential and commercial property developers, agents, planners, engineers, public bodies and private companies. Our workload is varied and engaging, with a good balance of site and office working, managing projects including ground investigations to satisfy planning conditions, contaminated land assessments, geotechnical design, remediation design, verification, Part 2A investigations, due diligence surveys and more. Key Responsibilities Be highly familiar with relevant standards, guidance and legislative background to the geo-environmental and geotechnical industry, helping to spread knowledge to junior staffImplement and maintain health and safety standards across the businessConduct ground investigations involving various techniques, taking on the role of Project Manager for various schemes and delegating work to junior staffProduce project fee proposals and tendersUnderstand commercial aspects of business and take responsibility for project finances, with potential responsibility for invoicing projectsAttend meetings, site visits and site work as requiredManage workload and prioritise tasks to achieve objectives and meet deadlinesDevelop client relationships and be an excellent written and verbal communicatorCheck and approve the work of junior staff including health and safety documentation, drawings, logs, calculations, factual and interpretive reportsHelp produce guides, template masters, identify and develop tools to improve quality and efficiencyPass knowledge on and mentor junior staffWrite interpretive reports including Phase I/II geo-environmental assessments, qualitative and generic quantitative risk assessments, ground gas assessments, and geotechnical assessmentsWrite bespoke and complex technical assessmentsPrepare outline and detailed remediation strategies with knowledge of a range of remediation techniquesUndertake remediation verification and reportingManage earthworks and materials/waste management including knowledge of MMPs under the CL:AIRE DoWCoPApply detailed knowledge of soil mechanics, determining characteristic values and calculation of foundation bearing capacities (shallow and deep foundations) and settlementsLiaise and negotiate with regulatorsComply with and assist with updating/producing internal policies and procedures within ISO standardsSkills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential Requirements: Approximately 5+ years relevant experienceUndergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in relevant subject (geology, environmental science, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, physical geography etc.)Full UK driving licence (manual transmission)Excellent IT skills and highly competent with MS OfficeExcellent problem solving/contingency planning skills with ability to adapt, finding quick, innovative and practical solutionsA strong and exemplary work ethic, able to work effectively alone or as part of a teamDesirable: Postgraduate degree or Masters in relevant subjectChartered StatusExperience with software packages such as AutoCAD, Holebase, Surfer, Geo5 etc.Salary and Benefits We offer a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including: This gives you around 26 extra days away from work each year on top of standard annual leave allowance. You still receive your full salary, while gaining regular time back for family, hobbies, travel or simply switching off23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (3 days reserved over Christmas shutdown, increasing with service and promotions)Twice yearly salary reviews as you become more experiencedCompany profit share scheme and enhanced 4% employer pension contributionOvernight stay allowance (£30 per night) plus expensesGenerous training fund and CPD support with professional fees covered (for two bodies)£2,000 bonus on attaining chartership (one body only)Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and mental healthLaptop/PC, mobile phone, company vehicles, and branded workwear providedFamily friendly policies including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, adoption and shared parental leaveCycle to work scheme and recruitment recommendation bonusHybrid work approach, typically 2-3 days in the office per week when on 2FF, but flexibleOptional salary sacrifice benefits scheme including enhanced pension contributions, cycle to work, plus access to an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for eligible employees earning above £30k (EV scheme available from August 2026).We have a friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment, with company social events throughout the calendar. Brownfield Solutions is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Locations
WickhamHampshire
