Geo-Environmental Consultant

BWB Consulting; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday

5% pension match

Westfield Health cash plan

Fully funded training

Volunteering days

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks a Geo-environmental Consultant with a background in Geosciences. The successful candidate will manage ground investigations, compile and analyze data, and prepare insightful reports. With a strong support system for professional development and a commitment to flexible working, this role is ideal for proactive individuals eager to thrive in a collaborative environment. A competitive rewards package and commitment to wellbeing are also provided.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Geo-environmental Consultant or Engineering Geologist.
• Strong IT skills and report-writing capabilities.
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning towards Chartership.

Responsibilities

• Manage Phase I and Phase II ground investigations.
• Compile desk-study information and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Geo-environmental consulting

Report writing

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Geosciences, Geology, or Environmental Sciences

Job description

Who we are

At BWB Consulting, we’re more than engineers – we’re trusted partners, innovators, and problem‑solvers. Recognised as ACE Best Large Consultancy of the Year 2022 and proudly accredited with Investors in People and Investors in Wellbeing, our award‑winning culture is built on excellence, innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.

We push boundaries to deliver exceptional results for our clients – and create meaningful impact for the communities we serve.

What success looks like in this role

• You take ownership of projects – delivering high‑quality investigations, assessments, and reports that our clients can trust.
• You become a go‑to person for colleagues and clients, known for your technical expertise, reliability, and problem‑solving mindset.
• You grow your professional skills towards Chartership, supported by BWB’s development framework.
• You play an active role in improving how we do things – bringing ideas that enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
• You thrive in a collaborative team culture, helping us deliver outstanding work on both small specialist projects and large complex schemes.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering a mix of site‑based and office‑based tasks across a variety of exciting and complex schemes.
• Managing Phase I and Phase II ground investigations, remediation activities, and site operations.
• Logging exploratory holes, sampling soil and water, monitoring groundwater, and recording results to UK Standards.
• Compiling desk‑study information, scheduling lab testing, analysing data, and preparing reports.
• Overseeing groundworks such as earthworks, foundations, and ground improvement operations.
• Coordinating with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors to keep projects running smoothly.

What you’ll bring

• 2+ years’ experience as a Geo‑environmental Consultant / Engineering Geologist or in ground investigation.
• A relevant degree (Geosciences, Geology, Environmental Sciences, Geotechnics, etc.) – MSc welcome but not essential.
• Strong IT and report‑writing skills, with a collaborative and organised working style.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and a desire to work towards Chartership.
• A proactive, can‑do mindset and confidence communicating with clients and colleagues.

What we offer

• Inclusive Culture – Bring your authentic self to work every day.
• Competitive Rewards – Salary, 5% pension match, life assurance, and long‑service recognition.
• Time Off & Flexibility – 25 days’ holiday (rising to 28), option to buy more, hybrid working (3 days office), and flexible core hours.
• Health & Wellbeing – Westfield Health, healthcare cash plan, Cycle to Work scheme, wellbeing initiatives.
• Growth & Development – Fully funded training, Chartership support, and paid professional subscriptions.
• Community & Connection – Volunteering days, social events, discounts, and savings.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.