Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant | Join a growing UK consultancy expanding its team and regional footprint

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join a successful and expanding environmental and engineering consultancy at an exciting stage of its growth. The business is continuing to grow its regional presence, has recently opened a new office in Guildford and is expanding its team to support a strong and growing pipeline of environmental, geotechnical and regeneration projects across the UK.

Recent internal promotions also reflect a business that is investing in its people and creating genuine opportunities for long-term progression. This position would suit a geo-environmental professional with a minimum of five years’ UK consultancy experience who is confident managing site investigations, interpreting environmental data, preparing detailed reports and supporting project delivery from start to finish.

The employer is an established environmental and engineering consultancy delivering practical advice across contaminated land, geo-environmental assessment, geotechnical engineering, materials management and environmental risk. The consultancy supports clients across residential, commercial, industrial, infrastructure and development-led projects, helping them understand ground conditions, manage environmental risk and deliver projects efficiently. The business offers a supportive and flexible working culture, with a strong focus on technical quality, professional development and practical project delivery.

As Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will manage and deliver geo-environmental projects involving site investigation, environmental sampling, risk assessment, reporting and remediation support. You will work both independently and as part of a project team, liaising with clients, subcontractors, laboratories and internal colleagues. The role will include office-based reporting and project management, together with regular site work across the UK. Travel will be expected, particularly across the Midlands and South West.

• Organise and supervise intrusive ground investigations
• Carry out site walkovers and environmental site assessments
• Supervise trial pitting, window sampling, cable percussion and rotary drilling
• Undertake soil, groundwater, surface water and ground-gas monitoring
• Collect soil, groundwater and gas samples for laboratory analysis
• Prepare accurate field records, logs and monitoring data
• Coordinate subcontractors, drilling teams and laboratories
• Ensure site works are completed safely and in line with project requirements

• Prepare Phase 1 desk studies and preliminary risk assessments
• Prepare Phase 2 geo-environmental assessment reports
• Review and interpret laboratory data
• Develop and update conceptual site models
• Identify contamination risks, data gaps and further investigation requirements
• Contribute to human health and controlled waters risk assessments
• Prepare factual and interpretative reports
• Provide clear, practical and commercially focused recommendations

• Support the development of remediation strategies
• Assist with verification and validation reporting
• Provide technical input on soil re-use and materials management
• Support waste classification and disposal advice where required
• Liaise with contractors and project teams during remediation works
• Help clients manage environmental risks in a practical and cost-effective way

• Manage assigned projects from instruction through to completion
• Prepare project scopes, programmes and delivery plans
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