Lead Geoenvironmental Engineer

Soiltechnics Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a driven Lead Geoenvironmental Engineer to lead the Ground Investigation team in Northampton. In this role, you will manage a small team to deliver high-quality projects while ensuring technical excellence and sustainable solutions for various industries. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in the relevant field, a relevant degree, and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive salary, generous leave, private health insurance, and support towards chartership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Paid travel and expenses

Mentoring programme for progression to chartership

Paid professional membership

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the relevant industry.
• Good understanding of land contamination risk assessment.
• Good understanding of geotechnical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of engineers for Ground Investigation projects.
• Provide technical excellence and sustainable solutions.
• Engage in fieldwork including training and site visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving ability

Management skills

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant degree

Chartership or working towards it

Job description

We are looking for a driven, Lead Geoenvironmental Engineer to lead our Ground Investigation team in Northampton. You will be leading a small team of engineers to deliver high quality Ground Investigation projects of varying scale and complexity.

Supported by our geotechnical and land quality specialists, you will be providing technical excellence and sustainable solutions to our clients across a broad range of industries and developments. The Ground Investigation teams are multidisciplinary, covering factual reporting, contaminated land risk assessments and geotechnical appraisal. A good basis in these topics as well as experience in managing people and demonstratable leadership skills is essential.

Read more about what we do. A degree of fieldwork, including training and site visits, will be expected as part of the role, though as a guide, it is envisaged at least 80% of the role will be office-based. For any required visits, vehicles for travel are provided by the company although you will need to be able to attend our offices and have a full driving licence.

We believe in leadership at all levels, and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a Lead Geo-environmental Engineer, you will join our experienced team where continued professional development, training, and mentoring is integral to our work. As well as training others, we actively encourage CPD and you will be supported to work towards relevant charterships or accreditations to support your areas of interest and specialities as they develop.

Qualifications & Benefits

• Minimum 5 years in relevant industry
• A relevant degree
• Relevant chartership or working towards it
• A good understanding of land contamination risk assessment
• A good understanding of geotechnical analysis
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Problem solving ability
• Motivational skills
• Demonstratable management, leadership and mentoring skills
• Full driving licence
• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (full time employment entitlement) plus bank holidays
• Private health insurance
• Paid travel and expenses
• Mentoring programme for progression to chartership
• Paid professional membership of a chartership body.
• Use of company vehicles for site visits