Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer

RSK Geosciences, an RSK Group company, is recruiting for a Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the team based in Derby, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.

The Geosciences team delivers consultancy and design services to a wide range of external clients including engineers, house-builders, oil companies, and local authorities. RSK is committed to ED&I and prides itself on offering staff a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and allowing them to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

• Experienced project manager in an environmental/engineering consultancy environment
• Practical experience in designing, supervising, and managing site investigations for geo-environmental and/or geotechnical assessments
• Knowledge and experience of basic geotechnical testing and assessment of constraints and foundation design preferable
• Proven experience of preparing tenders and fee proposals
• Knowledge of contaminated land and planning legislation in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK is beneficial

Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc degree level qualified in Geology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering or a related subject essential
• MSc in Land contamination/hydrogeology or Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering or Contaminated Land preferable but not essential
• Chartered Geologist, Scientist or Engineer
• Full UK driving licence

Salary and Benefits:

• Commensurate with experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Free life assurance cover
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care

We encourage Continuing Professional Development and, as a Registered Practice with the Geological Society or Institute of Civil Engineers, we are committed to supporting candidates along the pathway to Chartership.

RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer.

We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land, and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design, and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.

Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating, and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers, main contractors, local authorities, and other government organisations.

RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop, and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We are committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all.