Geo-environmental Consultant

Job Title

Graduate/Experienced Geo-environmental Consultant

Colchester, UK

Ayesa Engineering is a global consultancy with over 3,200 employees operating in 16 countries across 40 disciplines. The UK & Ireland business delivers technically complex projects that enable professionals to develop broad expertise while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career development opportunities of a well‑established global organisation.

• Reporting to Brownfield Team Associate/Technical Director
• Basic understanding of geological, geotechnical, and brownfield risks
• Delivery of projects: basic financial and project management awareness (understanding project finances and working to a budget)
• Supervise ground investigations and undertake remediation and earthworks validation works
• Undertake soil sampling and ground gas / groundwater monitoring
• Prepare Phase 1 & 2 reports
• Effectively communicate with clients, colleagues, and other project/business stakeholders
• Provide technical and operational support to the wider Ayesa business including Brownfield North and South Teams

• BSc and/or MSc in Geology / Engineering Geology / Geotechnical Engineering / Hydrogeology / Environmental Sciences
• Relevant experience up to 2 years, recent graduates also considered
• Awareness of UK standards and regulations
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Keen to learn and improve technical and report‑writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with senior management and clients
• Basic technical understanding of brownfield engineering and contaminated land
• Ability to understand complex problems and communicate solutions to clients and agencies
• Excellent time and organisational skills, able to meet deadlines and budgets
• Committed to continuous professional development and staying up‑to‑date with industry developments

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• Employer pension match scheme
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Training and development programme
• Family & Well‑Being support, including enhanced maternity & paternity benefits and employee assistance programme
• Sports and social activities
• Increased annual leave: 25 days plus statutory bank holidays, with incremental leave based on service length
• Recognition awards

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodation.