Principal / Associate Geo-Environmental Consultant

Create Consulting Engineers Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Flexible holiday allowance

Pet-friendly offices

Enhanced pension 5%

Cycle to Work

Octopus EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

Create Consulting Engineers Limited is seeking a Principal or Associate Geo-Environmental Consultant to join the Geo-Environmental team in the UK. This senior role will lead geotechnical and geo-environmental projects, delivering robust design advice to internal and external teams and clients.

You'll deliver technical expertise across a diverse portfolio for public and private sector clients, collaborating with civil and structural engineers and helping to grow the team through mentoring and

Qualifications

• A degree / master’s degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, environmental science or a relevant subject.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years’ plus experience in the geo-environmental / geotechnical industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead on multi-disciplinary projects collaborating with other technical teams and deliver profitable projects.
• Ability to manage / develop existing clients through excellent communications, problem solving and project delivery.
• Identify and develop new work / client opportunities.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to mentor and develop learn.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental assessment projects to a diverse client base.
• Prepare / technical review interpretative assessment reports for site investigations.
• Work closely with our internal civil, structural and environmental engineers to deliver design parameters and integrated solutions.
• Manage and delivery for our existing client base and develop new and existing clients through excellent project delivery.
• Spearhead the develop of the geotechnical team and skill set through mentoring, resource development and recruitment.
• Attend site visits and client meetings as required.
• Develop creative and practical solutions that meet clients’ needs.
• Help delivery structured mentoring and support to help team members ork towards professional qualifications.

Skills

Geotechnical expertise

Client development

Project leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Geology/Geotechnical degree

Job description

London, Chelmsford, Norwich or Milton Keynes

Contract:

Permanent

Competitive

Working Type:

hybrid

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Principal or Associate Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our Geo-Environmental team. This senior role will help us deliver a robust package of geotechnical services and ensure we continue to provide excellent design advise to our internal and external engineering design teams and clients.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise and client-focused approach across a diverse portfolio of projects for both public and private sector clients. You’ll collaborate with like-minded professionals across the UK, interact closely with our internal civil and structural design teams and play an active role helping to shape a dynamic and growing team.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Design and lead Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental assessment projects to a diverse client base.
• Prepare / technical review interpretative assessment reports for site investigations.
• Work closely with our internal civil, structural and environmental engineers to deliver design parameters and deliver integrated solutions on multidisciplinary projects.
• Manage and delivery for our existing client base and develop new and existing clients through excellent project delivery.
• Spearhead the develop of the geotechnical team and skill set through mentoring, resource development and recruitment.
• Attend site visits and client meetings as required.
• Develop creative and practical solutions that meet clients’ needs.
• Help delivery structured mentoring and support to help team members ork towards professional qualifications.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A degree / master’s degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, environmental science or a relevant subject.
• Minimum 10 to 15 years’ plus experience in the geo-environmental / geotechnical industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead on multi-disciplinary projects collaborating with other technical teams and deliver profitable projects.
• Ability to manage / develop existing clients through excellent communications, problem solving and project delivery.
• Identify and develop new work / client opportunities.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to mentor and develop learn.

WHAT WILL HELP YOU STAND OUT

• Chartered Engineer or Geologist (or working towards).
• Able to technically manage a wide range of geotechnical projects to provide solutions to ground engineering problems.
• Notable experience in the industry, development clients and project delivery.
• Track record in client development and securing new work streams.
• A working knowledge of social and digital media channels with a view to using these to promote not only your work but also the business.
• Experience in delivering CPD or training to internal teams and external (client) audiences.

WHY JOIN CREATE?

• A competitive salary (based on experience and location) and performance-based bonus scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements – our guiding principle is simple: if a flexible working arrangement works for you, your manager, and your team, it works for us.
• Pet-friendly offices (Norwich and London)
• Enhanced workplace pension – company makes a 5% contribution.
• Flexible holiday allowance (buy or sell annual leave).
• Role-related benefits such as a mobile phone and access to a vehicle.
• Two paid professional memberships per year.
• Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Clear progression pathways and leadership development.
• Mentoring, CPD and knowledge-sharing events.
• A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture.

HOW WE DEFINE OUR ROLES

The years of experience outlined below are indicative and serve as a guide. Progression at Create is based not only on time in role but also on technical ability, leadership, and the value you bring to projects, clients, and the wider team.

Graduate– 0-2 years’ experience with a relevant degree.

Engineer / Consultant / Technician– 2-5 years’ experience in the role or similar with some technical expertise and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

Senior Engineer / Consultant / Technician – 5-8 years’ experience in the role or similar with a developing set of skills, clearly identifiable technical expertise and direct experience of managing projects, coordinating with clients and supporting other team members.

Principal Engineer / Consultant / Technician – 8 or more years’ experience in the role or similar with a robust set of skills, proven technical expertise and an ability to lead projects, coordinate with clients and support other team members.

Associate Director– 10–15 years’ experience in the role with recognised technical expertise, the ability to lead multiple large projects, coordinate with clients, support and develop other team members and secure future workstreams/projects for the discipline.

Technical Director – 15 or more years’ experience in the role with recognised technical expertise and authority within the industry. Capable of defining discipline strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring technical excellence across all projects. Proven ability to lead multiple large-scale or complex schemes, whilst developing and sustaining long‑term client relationships, and actively contributing to business growth.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups in our industry, and from ex-armed forces personnel looking to bring their skills and experience into a new career.

If you have specific requirements or need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know – we’ll do everything we can to accommodate you.

A NOTE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We prefer to hire directly. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. We recognise the role recruitment agencies play in our industry and we have a preferred list of suppliers for some specific roles. Agency fees will only be paid where terms have been agreed in advance with our Managing Director. Unsolicited CVs will not be eligible for fees.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role(s) listed above.