Geo-Environmental Consultant

American Society of Civil Engineers; Bromsgrove; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work approach

Company profit share scheme

Generous training fund

Job summary

The American Society of Civil Engineers is searching for a Geo-Environmental Consultant in Bromsgrove. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive team, balancing site and office work.

Key responsibilities include supervising ground investigations, writing interpretive reports, and conducting validation tests. Candidates require an undergraduate degree and some experience in the field. A competitive salary and great benefits are included, along with a flexibility in work approach.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years relevant experience in geo-environmental consultancy.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office and IT tools.
• Ability to write detailed reports and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Supervise ground investigations and manage subcontractors.
• Monitor gas and groundwater and conduct validation visits.
• Prepare health and safety documentation and implement safety standards.

Skills

Relevant experience

Full UK driving licence

Good IT skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in geology/environmental science/civil engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

OpenGround

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our team in Bromsgrove, with opportunities for rapid professional development and promotion for the right candidate. You'll work as part of an experienced team delivering geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy services to a diverse range of clients, with a good balance of site and office working.

Key Responsibilities

• Be familiar with relevant standards, guidance and legislative background to the geo-environmental and geotechnical industry
• Supervise ground investigations involving various techniques, manage subcontractors, log and sample soil and rock to BS5930
• Monitor gas and groundwater, undertake in-situ tests, and conduct validation visits
• Schedule chemical and geotechnical laboratory testing and produce exploratory hole logs using OpenGround or similar
• Produce calculations from templates and drawings (including in CAD)
• Write Phase I desk study reports and Coal Mining Risk Assessments (CMRAs)
• Prepare health and safety documentation and implement safety standards on site
• Write interpretive reports including Phase II geo-environmental assessments, risk assessments, and geotechnical assessments
• Input, screen, analyse and interpret site data, presenting clear logical arguments
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients and suppliers
• Prepare proposals for new work and check/approve subcontractor invoices
• Comply with internal policies, procedures and ISO standards

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Essential Requirements:

• Approximately 1‑3+ years relevant experience
• Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject (geology, environmental science, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, physical geography, etc.)
• Full UK driving licence (manual transmission)
• Good IT skills and competent with MS Office
• Strong work ethic, able to work effectively alone or as part of a team
• Good problem‑solving skills with ability to adapt and find practical solutions

Desirable:

• Good working knowledge of AutoCAD and OpenGround
• Knowledge of remediation strategies and techniques
• Experience with verification of remediation works and preparation of verification reports
• Familiarity with earthworks, materials/waste management, and MMPs under CL:AIRE DoWCoP
• Soil mechanics knowledge and foundation bearing capacity calculations
• Experience liaising with regulators

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary of £29,000 – £34,000 dependent on experience
• Optional 2FF working pattern – 26 extra days off each year on top of standard annual leave
• Hybrid work approach – typically 3‑4 days in office or on site per week when on 2FF, flexible otherwise
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service and promotions)
• Twice yearly salary reviews
• Company profit share scheme and enhanced 4% employer pension contribution
• Overnight stay allowance (£30 per night) plus expenses
• Generous training fund and CPD support with professional fees covered
• £2,000 bonus on attaining chartership
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing and mental health
• Laptop/PC, mobile phone, access to company pool vehicles for site works, and branded workwear provided
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Optional salary sacrifice benefits scheme: enhanced pension contributions, cycle‑to‑work, and access to an electric vehicle scheme for eligible employees earning above £30k (available from August 2026)

Brownfield Solutions is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.