Geo-Environmental Lead

SEDR Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment partner is looking for a Geoenvironmental Lead / Technical Manager to oversee technical aspects related to contaminated land and groundwater. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in investigation and remediation, along with a relevant degree. This full-time position offers the chance to influence strategy and lead technical development with a clear route to a director-level role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contaminated land investigation, risk assessment, and remediation.
• Strong knowledge of current UK legislation and guidance including CLR11, C4SLs, GACs, and DoWCoP.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery across contaminated land and groundwater assessment.
• Prepare and approve Remediation Strategies and Waste Classification reports.
• Mentor and upskill engineers and project managers in geoenvironmental principles.

Skills

ArcGIS

GIS

Microsoft Access

Data Collection

Environmental Services

Technical Writing

Stream and River Restoration

Toxicology Experience

Writing Skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline

Tools

QGIS

HoleBASE SI

Job description

Geoenvironmental Lead / Technical Manager

Location: Wakefield

Salary: Circa 65000

Sector: Remediation & Earthworks

Reports to: Technical Director / Managing Director

Lead. Influence. Progress.

An established remediation and enabling works contractor is looking for a Geoenvironmental Lead / Technical Manager to take ownership of all technical aspects of contaminated land and groundwater across their projects.

This is a senior-level role suited to an ambitious individual who wants to combine deep technical expertise with influence across design delivery and commercial performance. You will play a key role in shaping how complex brownfield schemes are assessed remediated and delivered across the UK.

The Role

You will act as the companys technical authority for all geoenvironmental and contaminated land matters working closely with engineers project managers and directors to ensure best practice and compliance at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery across contaminated land and groundwater assessment from feasibility through to verification.
• Review and interpret investigation data risk assessments and remediation design outputs.
• Prepare and approve Remediation Strategies Material Management Plans (MMPs) and Waste Classification reports.
• Provide technical advice on regulatory compliance environmental permitting and CL : AIRE DoWCoP protocols.
• Support bid and estimating teams with technical input risk identification and value-engineered solutions.
• Mentor and upskill engineers and project managers in geoenvironmental principles and practical application.
• Liaise with clients consultants and regulators to ensure that designs documentation and delivery meet technical and legislative standards.

About You

You are technically strong commercially aware and confident in providing clear evidence-based advice at all levels. You thrive in a role where you can combine technical leadership with practical problem solving.

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Science Geology Earth Sciences or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in contaminated land investigation risk assessment and remediation.
• Strong knowledge of current UK legislation and guidance including CLR11 C4SLs GACs and DoWCoP.
• Chartered status (CGeol CIWEM or similar) preferred but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Familiarity with QGIS HoleBASE SI or other geoenvironmental software is an advantage.

The Opportunity

You will be joining a respected contractor known for delivering large-scale brownfield regeneration and enabling works. The business is technically forward-thinking collaborative and values the contribution of its senior technical specialists.

For the right person this is a clear progression route towards a director-level position with the autonomy to define standards influence strategy and lead technical development across the company.

About SEDR Recruitment

This brief has been prepared by SEDR Recruitment a specialist civil engineering recruitment partner. We support contractors across Early Works and Heavy Civils providing detailed candidate profiling and targeted headhunting for key technical and leadership roles.

To discuss this position confidentially contact SEDR Recruitment.

Key Skills

• ArcGIS
• GIS
• Microsoft Access
• Data Collection
• Environmental Services
• Technical Writing
• Stream and River Restoration
• OSHA
• Customer relationship management
• Auto Restoration
• Toxicology Experience
• Writing Skills

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1