Junior Environmental Engineer

Superstructures
, part of the Zenon Group
, operates within a global network of companies delivering consultancy, contracting, and specialist engineering services across the UK, Europe, and North America. Through collaboration across the Group, Superstructures provides integrated engineering solutions to clients across a wide range of sectors.

As our UK consultancy business continues to grow, we are expanding our Geotechnical and Environmental Services division
, which encompasses ground investigations, contaminated land assessments, flood risk assessments, and drainage strategies. We are seeking a motivated Junior Environmental Engineer to join our team and support the delivery of environmental projects while developing their technical knowledge, practical experience, and professional skills.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in environmental consultancy, site investigations, environmental risk assessment, and technical reporting, working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams.

Superstructures is committed to supporting employees in developing their careers by providing opportunities for professional growth, technical training, and increasing responsibility. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a growing business while building the skills and experience needed for long‑term career progression.

Environmental Assessment & Technical Support: Assist with contaminated land assessments, Phase I Desk Studies, Phase II intrusive investigations, environmental risk assessments, and remediation strategies in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance, and industry best practice.

Ground Investigation Support: Support the planning and delivery of ground investigation works, including site reconnaissance, trial pits, boreholes, soil and groundwater sampling, laboratory testing, and the collection of environmental data under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Site Work & Data Collection: Undertake site visits and fieldwork to collect environmental information, record site conditions, assist with sampling activities, and ensure accurate documentation of findings in accordance with project requirements and health and safety procedures.

Technical Reporting & Documentation: Assist in preparing technical reports, desk studies, site investigation reports, and environmental assessments. Review laboratory results, organise project data, and contribute to clear, accurate technical recommendations under appropriate supervision.

Flood Risk & Drainage Support: Support the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies, and related environmental assessments, working collaboratively with civil, structural, geotechnical, and environmental engineering colleagues.

Project Coordination: Assist senior engineers and project managers with project planning, site scheduling, progress tracking, data management, and the preparation of project deliverables to help ensure work is completed within agreed timescales and budgets.

Client & Stakeholder

Collaboration:

Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, laboratories, local authorities, and other project stakeholders, supporting information requests and contributing to effective project delivery.

Subcontractor & Laboratory Coordination: Assist with coordinating drilling contractors, laboratories, and specialist consultants, helping to ensure site investigations, sample testing, and associated deliverables are completed safely and to the required standards.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Follow relevant health and safety procedures, environmental legislation, and company policies during site and office‑based activities. Identify potential hazards,…