Geo-Environmental Engineer

RSK Geosciences; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Free life assurance cover

Flexible benefits programme

Job summary

RSK Geosciences in Birmingham, UK is seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our growing team. This full‑time, permanent role offers opportunities to work on Phase I/II investigations, reporting, and on‑site fieldwork within a leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancy.

You will contribute to soil logging, environmental monitoring, and project management while developing professionally through our training and diverse client base.

Qualifications

• BSc in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (MSc desirable).
• Working towards Chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• Typically 1–5 years’ experience in geo‑environmental or geotechnical work.
• Strong understanding of geology, ground investigation practices, contaminated land and geotechnics.
• Basic awareness of planning legislation.
• Ability to complete factual and interpretive assessments to a competent level.
• Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary consultancy environment.
• Proven ability to manage time, resources and budgets effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and support Phase I and Phase II geo‑environmental ground investigations, with senior guidance as required, including preparation of factual and interpretive reports.
• Undertake on‑site investigations using a range of intrusive techniques.
• Complete environmental monitoring visits and produce associated reports.
• Conduct incident response visits and documentation.
• Perform soil logging in accordance with current UK standards and prepare laboratory schedules.

Skills

Geology

Ground investigation practices

Contaminated land

Geotechnics

Budget management

Time management

Education

BSc in Geology, Environmental Science, or related

MSc desirable

Job description

RSK Geosciences

is seeking a motivated Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our growing team in Birmingham, UK. This is a full‑time, permanent role offering excellent development opportunities within one of the UK’s leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancies.

As part of the wider RSK Group, our Geosciences team delivers high‑quality consultancy and design services to a diverse client base, including engineers, housebuilders, energy companies and local authorities. We are committed to supporting our people through a rewarding and challenging career pathway, encouraging continuous professional development and providing the resources needed to achieve their full potential.

Thanks to several exciting new long‑term projects, we are expanding our team. If you are looking for a role that offers technical variety, professional growth, and market‑leading training, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and support Phase I and Phase II geo‑environmental ground investigations, with senior guidance as required, including preparation of factual and interpretive reports.
• Undertake on‑site investigations using a range of intrusive techniques.
• Complete environmental monitoring visits and produce associated reports.
• Conduct incident response visits and documentation.
• Perform soil logging in accordance with current UK standards and prepare laboratory schedules.

Qualifications & Experience

• BSc in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (MSc desirable).
• Working towards Chartered status with a relevant professional body.
• Typically 1–5 years’ experience in geo‑environmental or geotechnical work.
• Strong understanding of geology, ground investigation practices, contaminated land and geotechnics.
• Basic awareness of planning legislation.
• Ability to complete factual and interpretive assessments to a competent level.
• Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary consultancy environment.
• Proven ability to manage time, resources and budgets effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free life assurance cover.
• Flexible benefits programme, including options to buy additional annual leave.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.

Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.

RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people‑first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office‑based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?