Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant
Job in
City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
SLR Consulting Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
SLR Consulting is a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy with over 100 offices worldwide. The Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant will work in either the Edinburgh or Glasgow office and will be part of the growing Land Quality and Remediation team.
Responsibilities- Deliver projects to a high standard, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Mentor junior staff and support their professional development.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the team and its outputs.
- Design and manage ground investigation and monitoring activities.
- Prepare interpretative reports, including Preliminary Risk Assessments and Geo-Environmental and Geotechnical Assessments.
- Produce Remediation Strategies and supervise and validate remedial works.
- Collaborate closely with senior team members and technical specialists across disciplines.
- BSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
- MSc is advantageous but not essential.
- Experience with Soil/Rock logging to BS5930.
- Knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation, planning guidance and relevant guidelines.
- Experience designing, supervising and managing Geo-Environmental site investigations.
- Experience in land contamination assessment (soil, water, ground gas, DQRA).
- Experience contributing to remedial options appraisals, remedial designs, specifications and validation reports.
- Experience preparing fee proposals for Geo-Environmental projects.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Chartered status or progress towards chartership through a professional institution.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension scheme.
- Extensive health care offering, travel and life insurance.
- 25 days annual leave with additional flexible bank holidays.
- Hybrid working arrangement with flexible, agile hours around core hours.
- Family friendly policies to support work–life balance.
- Structured career framework with regular reviews and opportunities for progression.
SLR is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and fostering an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, including 2
SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including neurodivergent individuals. As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide equitable support throughout the recruitment process.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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