Geo-Environmental Engineer

Henry Gunn & Co.; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

15% annual bonus

Professional fees covered

Flexible office/site balance

Local Yorkshire site work

Support for Chartership

Job summary

Henry Gunn & Co. is seeking a Geo-Environmental Engineer in York with 3+ years' experience to join a respected consultancy. You will work on a varied portfolio of geo-environmental and contaminated land projects, combining site investigations with high-quality reporting.

The role offers a balanced mix of office-based analysis and local Yorkshire site work, with a 15% bonus, a company vehicle, and support for professional registration as part of a growing team.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in geo-environmental engineering or contaminated land consultancy.
• Experience undertaking ground investigations and interpreting site investigation data.
• Good technical report-writing skills.
• A good understanding of contaminated land assessment and relevant industry guidance.
• The ability to work independently on site and collaboratively within a team.
• A relevant degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking and supervising ground investigations and site work.
• Carrying out soil and groundwater sampling, monitoring and logging.
• Interpreting ground investigation data and assessing geo-environmental risks.
• Preparing Phase 1 Desk Studies and Phase 2 Geo-Environmental Assessments.
• Producing high-quality technical reports, a key strength of the consultancy.
• Supporting contaminated land risk assessments and remediation strategies.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.

Skills

Ground investigations

Report writing

Teamwork

Independent site work

Education

Geology degree

Environmental Science degree

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Geo-Environmental Engineer | York

Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle + 15% Bonus

Are you a Geo-Environmental Engineer with 3+ years' experience looking for your next career move with a well-established and highly reputable consultancy?

I'm working with a respected consultancy in York that has built an excellent reputation for producing high-quality technical reports and delivering outstanding work for its clients. With the team continuing to expand, they're now looking for an experienced Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the business and play a key role in its continued growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values technical excellence, invests in its people and offers a great balance between office-based work and site investigations — with all site work kept local to the Yorkshire area.

The Role

You'll be involved in a varied portfolio of geo-environmental and contaminated land projects, with responsibilities spanning both site work and technical reporting.

Your duties will include:

• Undertaking and supervising ground investigations and site work.
• Carrying out soil and groundwater sampling, monitoring and logging.
• Interpreting ground investigation data and assessing geo-environmental risks.
• Preparing Phase 1 Desk Studies and Phase 2 Geo-Environmental Assessments.
• Producing high-quality technical reports, a key strength of the consultancy.
• Supporting contaminated land risk assessments and remediation strategies.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders.

What They're Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in geo-environmental engineering or contaminated land consultancy.
• Experience undertaking ground investigations and interpreting site investigation data.
• Good technical report-writing skills.
• A good understanding of contaminated land assessment and relevant industry guidance.
• The ability to work independently on site and collaboratively within a team.
• A relevant degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's in It for You?

This consultancy offers an excellent package designed to support both your career development and work-life balance:

• Company vehicle provided.
• 15% annual bonus.
• All professional membership fees paid for.
• 50/50 split between office and site work, offering a great balance of technical reporting and practical field experience.
• Local site work across Yorkshire, meaning no need to travel nationally for investigations.
• A route to Chartership, with support available to help you achieve professional registration.
• The opportunity to join a well-established consultancy with an excellent technical reputation and an expanding team.