Principal Geo-environmental Consultant

The LK Group is a multi-award-winning organisation with over 50 team members across offices in Manchester, Swindon, and Glasgow, providing ground investigation, land remediation and project management services to several sectors across the UK.

We are a diverse and unique company with our mission, vision and values underpinned by a track record of innovation and the desire to improve both ourselves and the environment we all live in. We have a healthy, nurturing culture where staff are empowered, trusted, and can flourish.

• 24 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional leave for long service
• Buy or sell holidays
• Award-winning training and staff development hub
• Free access to our BUPA Employee Assistance programme
• Charity days
• Great nights out and social events
• Electric car scheme
• Free parking at Radcliffe office

Due to our continued growth and client demand, we have the opportunity for a self-motivated individual for the position of Principal Geo-environmental Consultant working as part of our Ground Investigation team. The role will include tendering, designing and project management of complex ground investigations along with managing the finances for each project. This will include producing and final sign-off on detailed reports and remediation strategies. The role requires direct contact with clients and regulators and involvement in varied and challenging projects within this growing division of our multidisciplinary consultancy. The role will include some business development and networking to help develop new opportunities and maintain existing clients.

You will play your part in the wider team, by supporting our client-side project management consultancy and land remediation contracting sections. We have a clear vision and plan for growth, and like-minded individuals will have the opportunity to help grow our business and share in the success this brings.

• Project Management of jobs including complex site investigations and validation sites. Includes the production of quotes and tenders, site investigation design and budgeting.
• Technical report writing to a high specification, including soil, gas and groundwater risk assessments, remediation strategies and other detailed risk assessments.
• Reviewing and signing off Phase 1 desk studies, Phase 2 site investigations, Remediation Strategies, Site Completion Report and other detailed risk assessment reports.
• Client and regulatory liaison.
• Business development, including building of own client list and retention of existing clients, attending networking events.
• Training and mentoring of junior staff.

• Degree in a relevant field such as geology, geography, environmental science, geophysics, or geochemistry. An additional higher degree may also be an advantage.
• Commercial awareness of industry.
• High motivation for this specific opportunity.
• Self-motivated team player with exceptional people skills.
• Ability to work under own initiative while fully co‑ordinating with line manager’s requirements.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

At the LK Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are proud of our current workforce, which includes a 50% representation of women, and we are continuously striving to further diversify our team. The LK Group believes in providing equal opportunities for all and is dedicated to promoting diversity at every level of our organisation. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, inclusive, and accessible to all qualified candidates. Please note that we can only consider applicants who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Join us in our journey towards building a more diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and talents.