At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex site investigations and oversee contaminated land assessments.
- Company: Leading environmental consultancy in Manchester with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, generous leave, and professional development support.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with clear career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking team and make a real impact on environmental projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in geo-environmental roles and strong project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Are you an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant looking to take the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has become available to join a leading environmental and engineering consultancy in Manchester, delivering a wide range of contaminated land, geo-environmental, and brownfield redevelopment projects across the UK.
As a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will play a key role in managing complex site investigations, overseeing contaminated land assessments, and providing technical guidance to clients and junior team members. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking consultancy that places a strong emphasis on professional development, technical excellence, and long-term career progression in Manchester.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Annual performance reviews and structured career development
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of challenging projects
- Support towards professional accreditation and chartership
- Friendly, collaborative, and supportive team environment
- Clear opportunities for progression within the Manchester office
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and delivering geo-environmental and contaminated land projects from inception to completion
- Planning, supervising, and coordinating intrusive site investigations
- Undertaking contaminated land risk assessments and remediation strategies
- Interpreting geological, geotechnical, and environmental data
- Preparing Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Site Investigation Reports, and technical interpretative reports
- Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams
- Mentoring and supporting junior consultants and engineers
- Managing project budgets, programmes, and resource allocation
- Ensuring compliance with current environmental legislation and health and safety standards
- Supporting business development activities and client relationship management
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience working as a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant or in a similar geo-environmental role
- Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Geo-Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of contaminated land legislation and UK regulatory frameworks
- Experience managing site investigations and contaminated land risk assessments
- Excellent report writing and technical interpretation skills
- Strong project management and client-facing experience
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Right to work in the UK
Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
