Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant

Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant

London

60,000 - 70,000

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy in London. This role is ideal for an experienced consultant looking to take on a senior technical and client-facing position within a growing environmental and geotechnical team delivering major projects across the UK.

The successful Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant will lead and manage a wide range of land contamination, brownfield redevelopment, and environmental assessment projects across sectors including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and industrial development. You will play a key role in project delivery, mentoring junior staff, developing client relationships, and supporting business growth.

The successful Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant will be responsible for:

• Managing geoenvironmental and contaminated land projects from inception through to completion
• Overseeing Phase 1 and Phase 2 site investigations and remediation strategies
• Producing and reviewing technical reports including risk assessments and validation reports
• Liaising with clients, regulators, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring junior consultants
• Supporting business development activities and preparing fee proposals
• Managing project finances, resources, and programme delivery

The successful Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant will have:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related discipline
• Significant consultancy experience within contaminated land and geoenvironmental engineering
• Strong knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation and guidance
• Experience managing complex projects and client relationships
• Chartered status or progression towards chartership
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• A full UK driving licence

The successful Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Performance-related bonus
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Clear progression pathway into Associate level
• Continued professional development and chartership support
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Opportunity to work on high-profile London and national projects

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Geoenvironmental Consultant looking to join a forward-thinking consultancy with an excellent reputation and strong pipeline of exciting projects.