Principal Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer - Sheffield

Eastwood; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

4% contributory pension scheme

Life insurance cover

Enhanced sickness pay

Discounted health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Social events

Community initiatives

Job summary

Eastwood is seeking a Principal Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer in Sheffield. The ideal candidate will lead projects, manage teams, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Responsibilities include designing site investigations and preparing technical reports. Candidates should have a geology degree, chartered status, and significant consultancy experience in the UK. Benefits include flexible working hours, a pension scheme, life insurance, and opportunities for community involvement.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in geo-environmental engineering and contaminated land.
• Significant UK consultancy experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geo-environmental and contaminated land projects.
• Design, procure, and supervise site investigations.
• Prepare and review reports and remediation strategies.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.

Skills

Geological knowledge

Project management

Client-facing skills

Report writing

Knowledge of UK legislation

Education

Geology degree

Chartered status

Job description

Principal Geotechnical / Geo-environmental Engineer

Location

Sheffield – S11

Qualifications

• Geology degree and Chartered status (Geological Society, ICE or similar) with several years of related experience.
• Significant UK consultancy experience in geo‑environmental engineering / contaminated land.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation and guidance.
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams.
• Commercially aware with strong client‑facing skills.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geo‑environmental and contaminated land projects from inception to completion.
• Design, procure and supervise site investigations and remediation works.
• Interpret factual and interpretative site investigation data.
• Prepare and review Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports, remediation strategies and verification reports.
• Undertake and review generic and detailed quantitative risk assessments.
• Carry out site visits as required.
• Manage project budgets, programmes and resource allocation.
• Provide technical leadership and quality assurance across the team.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support business development, bids and tenders.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and graduates.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours with adjustable start and finish times.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• 4 % contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover of two times your annual salary.
• Enhanced sickness pay.
• Discounted health cash plan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Regular social events organised by the Social Committee.
• Opportunities to give back through local community and fundraising initiatives.