Geotechnical & Geo-Environmental Associate Lead

​; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days annual leave

Employer matched pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts & cashback

Healthcare cashback

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Evan Craig is assisting a leading environmental consultancy in Manchester to recruit an Associate Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental. The role leads site investigations, contamination assessments, and remediation strategies, with responsibility for technical leadership and project delivery in a hybrid Manchester setting.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in geotechnical/geo-environmental consultancy, Chartered status or progress toward it, and strong communication with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years in geotechnical or geo-environmental consultancy focusing on land contamination and remediation.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (e.g., CEnv, CGeol, CSci) is desirable.
• Proven track record in project management with ability to manage multiple projects.
• In-depth knowledge of contaminated land regulations and remediation strategies.
• Strong communication skills with clients, regulators, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee site investigations, contaminated land assessments, and environmental risk assessments.
• Design and implement remediation strategies to mitigate contamination risks for development sites.
• Provide technical leadership on geo-environmental matters, including soil and groundwater analysis and regulatory compliance.
• Lead project teams and coordinate delivery within time and budget constraints.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators and stakeholders to meet project objectives.
• Prepare and review technical reports (Phase I/II assessments, remediation method statements, validation reports).
• Support business development, contribute to tender submissions, and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or Geology

Job description

Evan Craig is assisting a leading environmental consultancy in Manchester to recruit an Associate Geotechnical / Geo-Environmental. The role leads site investigations, contamination assessments, and remediation strategies, with responsibility for technical leadership and project delivery in a hybrid Manchester setting.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in geotechnical/geo-environmental consultancy, Chartered status or progress toward it, and strong communication with clients and regulators.