Principal / Associate Geo-environmental Consultant

Curtins Group Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is seeking an Associate or Principal Geo-environmental Consultant to drive project success and mentor junior engineers. The candidate should possess a science-based degree and significant experience, alongside the ability to attain security clearance. This role offers a hybrid working model with industry-leading benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

5* Holiday Lodges

Award winning training and development programmes

Hybrid working pattern

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience.
• Ability to attain national security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead geo-environmental ground investigation schemes.
• Produce and review ground investigation reports.
• Oversee project finances including work progress.
• Engage in business development and build external profiles.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

Leading geo-environmental investigations

Producing ground investigation reports

Managing project finances

Mentoring junior engineers

Business development

Quality management processes

Education

Science-based undergraduate degree

Chartered status with a professional institution

Job description

Who We Are

Curtins are an employee owned andaward winning engineering consultancy. We take pride in the positive impact we make on the world around us and have delivered practical and innovativesolutions for over 60 years,building a better future for everyone.

Joining Curtins means more than just being involved in project delivery – it means becoming part of a warm and welcoming team, whereyour skills can evolve, your career isnurtured and we work togetherto create a lasting legacy.

The Role

We are looking for an Associate or Principal Geo-environmental Consultant to join our established team in London. We are well known locally for working on a range of development schemes for developers, house builders and contractors including; Stanstead Airport, the Life Sciences campus in Stevenage and Water Beach, a former military barracks.

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving project success, nurturing talent, and growing our business acting as a team leader in the London Office.

Curtins offers the opportunity to manage diverse projects, guide high-performing teams, and contribute to strategic initiatives all while fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and innovation.

The Right Fit

Will be someone who has experience

• Leading and managing geo-environmental ground investigation schemes of varying sizes with overall responsibility for delivery.
• Producing and reviewing ground investigation reports, contaminated land risk assessments, remedial strategies, remedial verification reports and material management plans.
• Overseeing project finances, including work in progress, debt, profitability, and resource planning.
• Applying quality management processes to ensure high standards.
• Engaging in business development and building external profiles to secure new work.
• Develop accurate resource plans and monitor utilisation to optimise team performance.
• Mentoring, coaching, and supporting junior engineers.
• Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes within the team.

Qualifications

• You will have a science based undergraduate degree and significant post-qualification experience
• You will ideally be chartered with a recognised professional institution (e.g., GEOLSoc, IEMA, or equivalent) or actively working under a recognised professional Institution training pathway.
• It would be advantageous to be Specialist in Ground Conditions and / or registered as a Qualified Person for the CL:AIRE Definition of Waste: Development Industry Code of Practice.
• Some of the projects we undertake are subject to national security clearance and so the ability to attain this would be advantageous.

Above all the right fit will be guided by what is right when making decisions, who recognises the contribution of others and shares their successes. Someone who is kind, conscientious and has pride in their work and the legacy our profession leaves for everyone.

The Extras

• Industry leading benefits - Including 5* Holiday Lodges!
• Award winning training and development programmes
• Take a look at ourCareers pageto find out more about our structured training programmes and Employee Extras
• We are an Investors in People - Platinum accredited company, a standard currently held by fewer than 1% of IIP accredited organisations!
• To find out more about us check out Curtins'News & Views
  
• Hybrid workingpattern, with a mix of home working and office-based days

We value diversity and respect all differences in people.

If you have any questions, would like to discuss any adjustments to the application process or would just like some more information please contact us using the chat function or email [e-mail]

We invite enthusiastic individuals who share our values of Being human, Integrity, Impact and Curiosity to apply to join us.