Geo-Environmental Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer for a full-time position focusing on diverse projects across the UK. This role promises opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team. Responsibilities include ground investigation planning, geological assessments, and technical reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a Geo-Environmental role.
• Strong understanding of geological materials and assessment practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute ground investigation works including sampling and data collection.
• Log and assess geological materials.
• Support senior staff with project documentation and client communications.

Skills

Ground investigation

Environmental assessment

Data collection

Technical reporting

Fieldwork

Education

Degree in Earth Sciences or Geology or Environmental Science

Job description

Job Description

A forward-thinking engineering consultancy is currently recruiting for a Geo-Environmental Engineer to join their ground and environmental team in Northamptonshire. This full-time, permanent position involves working on diverse ground investigation and environmental assessment projects across the UK, with a strong mix of both fieldwork and office-based responsibilities.

The successful candidate will have the chance to grow their technical skills within a collaborative team that supports projects in residential, industrial, and infrastructure development sectors.

Position Overview

1. Take an active role in planning and executing ground investigation works, including sampling and onsite data collection
2. Log and assess geological materials in accordance with current best practices
3. Coordinate with contractors and subcontractors during field operations
4. Assist in compiling technical reports including contamination assessments, interpretive findings, and desk-based studies
5. Travel to project sites (predominantly within a two-hour radius), with occasional overnight stays when required
6. Support senior engineering staff on project documentation, safety procedures, and client communications

Candidate Requirements

• Holds a relevant degree in Earth Sciences, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Has at least 2 years of experience in a similar role