Geo-Environmental Lead (Associate)

Lucion; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucion is seeking an experienced Associate to join their geo-environmental team in a hybrid work setting. You will lead environmental risk management projects and collaborate with clients on successful land development solutions. This role offers an opportunity to mentor junior consultants and impact critical infrastructure schemes.

Benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Matched pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and discounts platform

Long-term career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in geo-environmental consultancy.
• Proven track record managing land contamination projects.
• Solid understanding of UK land regulations.

Responsibilities

• Managing contaminated land and environmental risk projects.
• Designing remediation strategies for development sites.
• Producing and reviewing high-quality reports.

Skills

Client communication

Team leadership

Project management

Education

BSc or MSc in Environmental Science

Chartered (CGeol, CEnv, CSci)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Lucion

Location: Hybrid | Manchester or Leeds (with flexibility)

Lead Meaningful Projects. Shape the Future of Land Development.

We’re looking for an experienced Associate to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about unlocking land potential through responsible environmental risk management, remediation, and technical leadership – this is your next step.

This is a key role within our established geo-environmental team, where you’ll lead complex projects, guide clients through land risk challenges, and mentor consultants across exciting development and infrastructure schemes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing contaminated land and environmental risk projects from feasibility to validation
• Designing practical remediation strategies for development and regeneration sites
• Providing expert advice on soil, groundwater, and pollutant linkages
• Leading project delivery – on time, on budget, and with technical excellence
• Collaborating with developers, planners, and regulators to deliver successful outcomes
• Producing and reviewing high-quality reports (Phase I & II, remediation strategies, validation reports)
• Supporting bids, tenders, and business development opportunities

What You’ll Bring:

• 8+ years’ experience in geo-environmental or contaminated land consultancy
• Proven track record managing multiple land contamination and remediation projects
• Solid understanding of UK contaminated land regulation and development planning
• Strong client communication and team leadership skills
• BSc or MSc in Environmental Science, Geology, or related subject
• Chartered or working towards (e.g. CGeol, CEnv, CSci)

We’re not just another consultancy. At Lucion, we empower our people to grow, lead, and make a difference.

• Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies
• Hybrid and flexible working tailored to your lifestyle
• Matched pension scheme and life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
• Rewards and discounts platform (from groceries to gyms)
• Referral bonuses and funded charity initiatives
• Long-term career development across our 12 environmental sectors

Our Culture

We believe in work that makes a difference – for our people, our clients, and the planet. From half marathons to habitat creation, we support each other inside and outside of work. Our connected, people-first culture is what makes Lucion a place to stay and grow.

Apply today to join a team that values expertise, invests in development, and delivers purpose-driven environmental solutions.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

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