Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant

The role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant to join our growing Land Quality team. This is a technical role offering the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of challenging geoenvironmental projects for a broad client base including house builders, utility providers, local authorities, land agents and private developers. The role is based in Trafford Park, Manchester, although hybrid or Northamptonshire based options will be considered.

As a Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant you will play a key role in technical leadership, client engagement, project delivery, and mentoring of junior staff. The role offers significant scope for progression including mentoring and paid membership of professional bodies.

• Provide technical leadership and direction on complex geoenvironmental projects
• Manage and oversee project delivery including quality assurance, technical reporting, and budget control
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, providing expert consultancy and strategic advice
• Prepare high-quality technical reports including interpretative ground investigation reports, controlled waters and human health risk assessments, and remedial strategies.
• Develop conceptual site models and undertake qualitative and quantitative risk assessments (CLEA, P20, S4ULs, etc.). Basement Impact Assessments (BIA)
• Prepare consultation and advise and prepare reports for complex geoenvironmental projects, including those requiring CLR modelling and DQRA.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level geotechnical engineers
• Support the Ground Investigation teams with geoenvironmental advice, support and training

We are looking for someone with;

• BSc (minimum) in Geology, Environmental Science, Geography, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• MSc or relevant post‑graduate qualification (desirable)
• Chartered status (or working toward) with a relevant professional body (e.g., CGeol, CEnv, CIWEM, ICE)
• Minimum 5 years experience in geoenvironmental consultancy
• Strong understanding of UK contaminated land legislation, guidance, and standards (e.g., CLR
  11, Land Contamination:
  Risk Management (LCRM), BS10175, BS5930).
• Proven experience in site investigation design, implementation, and supervision
• Strong reporting and data interpretation skills
• Familiarity with environmental software (e.g., HoleBASE, GIS, Enviro
  
  INSITE, or similar) is advantageous.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (full time employment entitlement) plus bank holidays
• Private health insurance
• Paid travel and expenses
• Mentoring programme for progression to chartership
• Paid professional membership of a chartership body.
• Use of company vehicles for site visits