Principal Geoenvironmental Engineer

Job Title:

Principal Geoenvironmental Engineer

Location:

London

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000

Are you a Principal Geoenvironmental Engineer with a strong background in business development? An exciting opportunity has arisen in London for a senior geoenvironmental professional to join a well-established environmental and engineering consultancy at a strategic level. This role offers a genuine blend of technical leadership, project delivery, and business growth, with the chance to play a key role in shaping the future direction of the geoenvironmental team.

• Leading and overseeing complex geoenvironmental projects from bid stage through to delivery
• Acting as a technical authority for contaminated land and ground risk assessments
• Preparing and reviewing Phase 1, Phase 2, and remediation strategy reports
• Managing and mentoring junior and mid-level engineers
• Driving business development activity, including:
  • Identifying and securing new opportunities
  • Developing and maintaining key client relationships
  • Supporting bid writing, fee proposals, and tenders
  • Working closely with senior management to support regional growth

• Degree qualified in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in geoenvironmental / contaminated land consultancy
• Proven track record in business development and client management
• Strong technical knowledge of UK environmental legislation and guidance
• Chartered (or working towards) status preferred
• Commercially aware with excellent communication skills

• Senior, influential role within a growing consultancy
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
• Clear pathway to Associate / Director level
• High-profile projects across London and the South East

If you're a Principal Geoenvironmental Engineer looking for a role that combines technical leadership with real commercial influence, this could be the perfect next step.