Associate Geo-environmental Consultant

Curtins Group Ltd.; Islington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Islington is seeking an Associate or Principal Geo-environmental Consultant. In this role, you will lead geo-environmental ground investigation projects, manage project finances, and mentor junior engineers. Candidates should have a science-based degree and significant experience, ideally working towards chartered status. This role offers industry-leading benefits and a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

5* Holiday Lodges

Award-winning training and development programs

Investors in People - Platinum accreditation

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience required.
• Chartered with a recognized professional institution preferred.
• Ability to obtain national security clearance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive project success and nurture talent.
• Guide high-performing teams and contribute to strategic initiatives.
• Engage in business development to secure new work.

Skills

Leading and managing geo-environmental ground investigation

Producing and reviewing ground investigation reports

Overseeing project finances

Quality Management processes

Business development

Resource planning

Mentoring and coaching junior engineers

Education

Science-based undergraduate degree

Job description

Who We Are

Curtins is an employee-owned and award-winning engineering consultancy. We take pride in the positive impact we make on the world around us and have delivered practical and innovative solutions for over 60 years, building a better future for everyone.

Joining Curtins means more than just being involved in project delivery – it means becoming part of a warm and welcoming team, where your skills can evolve, your career is nurtured, and we work together to create a lasting legacy.

The Role

We are looking for an Associate or Principal Geo-environmental Consultant to join our established team in London. We are well known locally for working on a range of development schemes for developers, house builders, and contractors, including Stansted Airport, the Life Sciences campus in Stevenage, and Water Beach, a former military barracks.

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving project success, nurturing talent, and growing our business, acting as a team leader in the London Office.

Curtins offers the opportunity to manage diverse projects, guide high-performing teams, and contribute to strategic initiatives, all while fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and innovation.

The Right Fit

Will be someone who has experience

• Leading and managing geo-environmental ground investigation schemes of varying sizes with overall responsibility for delivery.
• Producing and reviewing ground investigation reports, contaminated land risk assessments, remedial strategies, remedial verification reports, and material management plans.
• Overseeing project finances, including WIP, debt, profitability, and resource planning.
• Applying Quality Management processes to ensure high standards.
• Engaging in business development and building external profiles to secure new work.
• Developing accurate resource plans and monitoring utilization to optimize team performance.
• Mentoring, coaching, and supporting junior engineers.
• Contributing to recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes within the team.

Qualifications

• You will have a science-based undergraduate degree and significant post-qualification experience.
• You will ideally be chartered with a recognized professional institution (e.g., GEOLSoc, IEMA, SiLC, RoGEP, or equivalent) or actively working under a recognized professional institution training pathway.
• It would be advantageous to be a specialist in Ground Conditions (SiLC) and/or registered as a Qualified Person for the CL:AIRE Definition of Waste: Development Industry Code of Practice.
• Some projects are subject to national security clearance, and the ability to attain this would be advantageous.

Above all, the right fit will be guided by what is right when making decisions, recognizing the contribution of others, and sharing successes. Someone who is kind, conscientious, and takes pride in their work and the legacy our profession leaves for everyone.

The Extras

• Industry-leading benefits—including 5* Holiday Lodges!
• Award-winning training and development programs.
• Take a look at our Careers page to find out more about our structured training programs and Employee Extras.
• We are an Investors in People - Platinum accredited company, a standard currently held by fewer than 1% of IIP accredited organizations!
• To find out more about us, check out Curtins'News & Views.

We value diversity and respect all differences in people.

If you have any questions, would like to discuss any adjustments to the application process, or would just like some more information, please contact us using the chat function or email [e-mail].

We invite enthusiastic individuals who share our values of Being human, Integrity, Impact, and Curiosity to apply to join us.