Associate Geotechnical Engineer (remediation)

Calibre Search; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading land regeneration contractor in the UK is looking for an Associate Geotechnical Engineer (Remediation) to manage complex projects. The role requires a chartered professional with experience in land remediation and a commercially minded attitude. This position offers a highly competitive salary, car allowance, and a clear progression route to Geotechnical Director level.

Benefits

High base salary reflective of experience

Company car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in geotechnical or geo-environmental engineering.
• Experienced in delivering large-scale, complex land remediation and brownfield regeneration projects.
• Ambitious and flexible, aiming for growth toward a Director-level role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage major land remediation projects.
• Coordinate with design consultancies, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Oversee full project lifecycle from design to delivery.

Skills

Chartered (CEng, CGeol or similar)

Commercial negotiation skills

Experience in land remediation

Client-facing responsibilities

Job description

Associate Geotechnical Engineer (Remediation)

Location: Flexible (UK-wide)
Salary: Highly competitive base + car allowance + excellent performance bonus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Geotechnical Engineer (Remediation) to join the senior technical leadership team at one of the UK's most ambitious and well-established land regeneration contractors.

This role is ideal for a technically strong, commercially astute professional who thrives in a contractor-led environment and is looking to play a key role in the delivery of complex, high-value regeneration projects across the UK.

The Role

As an Associate Geotechnical Engineer (Remediation), you will:

• Lead and manage major land remediation projects (values ranging from 2m to 80m).
• Coordinate closely with design consultancies, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Oversee full project lifecycle - from technical design to delivery and commercial oversight.
• Work closely with the leadership team on business development, value engineering, and cost-saving strategies.
• Combine technical acumen with practical, contractor-led project execution.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• Chartered (CEng, CGeol or similar), with a strong technical background in geotechnical or geo-environmental engineering.
• Experienced in delivering large-scale, complex land remediation and brownfield regeneration projects in the UK.
• Commercially minded with experience in negotiation and client-facing responsibilities.
• Ambitious, flexible, and entrepreneurial, with a desire to grow toward a Director-level role.
• Comfortable working from home, on-site, and in the office as required.

What's on Offer

• High base salary reflective of experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Performance-related bonus.
• A pivotal role within a forward-thinking, expanding contractor.
• Clear progression route to Geotechnical Director (remediation) level.

How to Apply

All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Cory Taylor - Calibre Search Manchester

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