Associate Geo-environmental Engineer

Curtins; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded engineering consultancy in London seeks an Associate or Principal Geo-environmental Consultant. You will lead geo-environmental investigations, manage project delivery, and engage in business development while fostering team excellence in a hybrid working environment. Strong leadership experience and a science-based degree are essential.

Benefits

Industry leading benefits including holiday lodges

Award winning training and development programmes

Investors in People - Platinum accreditation

Qualifications

• Experience leading geo-environmental investigation schemes.
• Significant post-qualification experience with ground investigation reports.
• Ability to attain national security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Drive project success and nurture talent.
• Manage diverse projects and guide high-performing teams.
• Engage in business development to secure new work.

Skills

Leadership in geo-environmental projects

Project management

Business development

Mentoring junior engineers

Quality management processes

Education

Science-based undergraduate degree

Chartered with recognized institution

Job description

Who We Are

Curtins are 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; Stanstead airport, 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.

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.
• with the production and review of ground Investigation Reports, contaminated land risk assessments, remedial strategies, remedial verification reports and Material Management Plans (MMPs)
  • 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.
  • Develop accurate resource plans and monitor utilisation to optimise team performance.
  • Mentoring, coaching, and supporting junior engineers.
  • Contribute 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 recognised professional institution (e.g., GEOLSoc, IEMA, SiLC, RoGEP or equivalent) or actively working under a recognised professional Institution training pathway.
• It would be advantageous to be 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 of the projects we undertake are subject to national security clearance and so the ability to attain this would be advantageous.

Above all the right fit will be guided by what is right when making decisions, who recognises the contribution of others and shares their successes. Someone who is kind, conscientious and has 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 programmes
• Take a look at our Careers page to find out more about our structured training programmes and Employee Extras
• We are an Investors in People - Platinum accredited company, a standard currently held by fewer than 1% of IIP accredited organisations!
• 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.

Specialism Environmental Locations London Remote Status Hybrid working Working hours 37.5 hours per week (8.30am - 5pm, Monday - Friday)