Principal/Associate Geo-Environmental / Geotechnical Engineer

​; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SME Geo-Environmental Consultancy in Milton Keynes is looking for a Principal/Associate Geo-Environmental / Geotechnical Engineer. This high-impact role includes leading technical delivery and mentoring a talented team while contributing to project success and strategic planning. You will leverage your extensive experience and technical skills in contaminated land and geotechnical assessment to make significant contributions to the business and team development.

Benefits

Company vehicle or allowance

Pension scheme

Retention bonus after 6 months

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in ground investigation and geo-environmental consultancy.
• Chartered (or close to) with a professional body.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 6+ engineers.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, including client liaison.
• Conduct Contaminated Land Risk Assessments.

Skills

Understanding of contaminated land legislation

Interpretative report writing

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

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Principal/Associate Geo-Environmental / Geotechnical Engineer: Superb opportunity at a well-established and friendly, SME Geo-Environmental Consultancy. This role is based in Milton Keynes.

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Overview

Our client is a well-established and friendly Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical company providing a full range of services nationwide, including contaminated land assessment and remediation, ground and site investigation, and landfill monitoring and permitting.

They are seeking a technically exceptional and driven engineer ready to lead, mentor, and make a real difference on their growing team in Milton Keynes. This is a high-impact role where you’ll lead technical delivery, mentor a skilled team, and contribute strategically to the success of their projects and business.

A through technical understanding of contaminated land legislation and consultancy would be required. As would be an understanding of interpretative geotechnical report writing. A working understanding of the EIA process and reporting advantageous. This role has excellent long-term progression.

Responsibilities

Acting as a deputy for the Managing Director
Leading and mentoring a team of 6+ engineers and technicians
Demonstrating high technical competence in geo-environmental, geotechnical and site investigation work
Managing projects from inception to completion, including client liaison and cost control
Conducting Contaminated Land Risk Assessments (Stage 1–3)
Delivering combined geo-environmental and geotechnical site investigations
Scheduling appropriate laboratory testing (contamination, waste classification, geotechnical)
Designing and validating remediation schemes
Writing high-quality interpretative geo-environmental and geotechnical reports
Performing infiltration testing in accordance with current standards
Upholding and promoting best-in-class HSEQ practices

Requirements

Minimum 15 years’ background in ground investigation and geo-environmental consultancy
Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline (Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering); a related Master’s degree is advantageous
Chartered (or close to) with a relevant professional body (e.g., CIWEM, IEMA, GeolSoc, ICE)
Strong understanding of contaminated land legislation, risk assessment, and regulatory requirements
Competent in writing interpretative geotechnical reports
Familiarity with the EIA process and environmental planning considerations is beneficial
Proven track record in mentoring junior staff and managing technical teams
Full clean UK driving licence

On offer

Salary £55,000 - £70,000
Company vehicle or allowance
Salary sacrifice options
Pension scheme
Retention bonus after 6 months
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Supportive, close-knit team culture with real career development opportunities

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To apply for the position of Principal/Associate Geo-Environmental / Geotechnical Engineer, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.

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