Location: East London (office + site work)
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the Services team in East London. This senior position offers the opportunity to lead complex projects from concept through to completion, working across both private and public-sector development schemes.
You will scope, design and manage ground investigations, oversee fieldworks, prepare technical outputs, and deliver robust conceptual site models and risk assessments. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior staff and supporting business growth.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, implement and supervise ground investigations.
• Produce Geo-Environmental interpretive reports, risk assessments and remediation strategies.
• Undertake Phase I, II and III reporting, including technical checking and peer review.
• Carry out contaminated land assessments (CLEA, P20, landfill gas, groundwater contamination, waste soil classification).
• Liaise with geotechnical and field engineers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with UK contaminated land legislation and planning regime.
About You
You will bring a strong working knowledge of the UK system for assessing and managing land contamination, including LCRM, BS10175, BS5930, waste classification, and conceptual site modelling.
Essential criteria:
• BSc and ideally MSc in Environmental/Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of geo-environmental experience (10+ advantageous).
• Strong technical background in contaminated land investigation, remediation, validation, and risk modelling.
• Commercially aware, confident managing multiple projects.
• Full UK driving licence, CSCS card, and strong H&S awareness.
Desirable:
• Geotechnical experience (logging, foundation recommendations, basic design review).
• Professional chartership (CEnv, C.Geol, or approaching chartership).
What We Offer
• Competitive salary + benefits (commensurate with experience)
• Clear pathway to Principal / Technical Lead
• A supportive, friendly and specialist technical environment
• Opportunity to shape project delivery and mentor junior engineers
Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer employer: Fielder Geotechnics
Fielder Geotechnics is an attractive employer due to its commitment to professional growth and a supportive work environment. Employees have the chance to work on diverse projects and play a key role in mentoring others. The company's focus on collaboration and innovation makes it a great place for career development.
