Geo:environmental Engineer

TipTopJob; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Life insurance cover

Holiday trading scheme

Birthday leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Professional fee reimbursement for PGe

Support for Chartership

Long service awards

Flexible working

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking a Geoenvironmental Engineer to join our Cardiff team. You will support site investigations from initial instruction through reporting, delivering recommendations across a range of projects in the built environment.

The role involves analysing soil and groundwater data, conducting risk assessments, and contributing to remediation strategies for brownfield and greenfield sites. It is a mix of office and site work with potential progression to senior levels.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject with geoenvironmental knowledge.
• Ability to plan and deliver projects, manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and client collaboration.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive site investigations.
• Plan and oversee Phase 2 investigations with health and safety, CDM, and subcontractor coordination.
• Manage site activities including drilling, excavation supervision, and groundwater monitoring.
• Perform geotechnical analysis including slope stability and settlement assessments.
• Supervise remediation and earthworks with contractors to meet specifications.
• Coordinate soil, rock, and water sampling for laboratory testing and interpretation.

Skills

Site investigations

Risk assessment

Geotechnical analysis

Report writing

Education

Degree in geoscience / geoenvironmental

Job description

Geoenvironmental Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Salary: GBP32,000:GBP35,000

Are you looking to join a well:established engineering consultancy delivering practical, innovative solutions to complex projects across the built environment. With a collaborative culture and strong technical expertise, the team works across civil, structural, geotechnical, and environmental disciplines to deliver high:quality results from start to finish.

About The Role

As a Geo:environmental Engineer, youll support site investigations from initial instruction through to reporting and recommendations across a range of projects.

The role involves analysing soil and groundwater data, carrying out risk assessments, and contributing to remediation strategies for both brownfield and greenfield sites.

Mixture of office and site work with the opportunity to progress into a senior position.

Whats On Offer

• Generous pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Holiday trading scheme
• Birthday leave in addition to annual holiday allowance
• Healthcare cashplan covering up to 100 of costs for treatments
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping discounts across hundreds of retailers
• Professional fee reimbursement for primary professional body
• Support and sponsorship for professional development, including Chartership
• Long service awards and recognition schemes
• Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out Preliminary Risk Assessments (Phase 1 Desk Studies) and intrusive site investigations in accordance with relevant standards and guidance
• Planning and overseeing Phase 2 investigations, including health and safety compliance, CDM requirements, and subcontractor coordination
• Managing site activities such as drilling and excavation supervision, gas and groundwater monitoring, sampling, and soil/rock logging with in:situ testing
• Undertaking geotechnical analysis, including slope stability and settlement assessments
• Supervising remediation and earthworks, working closely with contractors to ensure delivery in line with specifications
• Coordinating soil, rock, and water sampling for laboratory testing (chemical and geotechnical)
• Working across both site and office environments, with occasional travel and overnight stays as required
• Producing technical reports, including interpretative assessments, earthworks specifications, remediation strategies, and validation reports

What Were Looking For

A degree in a relevant subject and a solid understanding of geoenvironmental principles, including site investigations, risk assessment, and remediation. Ability to plan and deliver projects effectively, manage multiple priorities, and produce clear, high:quality reports. Strong communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with clients and contractors. Experience with fieldwork and data interpretation is desirable. A full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK are essential.

If youre looking to progress your career in geoenvironmental engineering, wed be keen to hear from you:

Interested in this or other roles in Geology, please do not hesitate to contact Caitlin Richards