Principal Geo-environmental Consultant

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior or Principal Geo-environmental Consultant in Leeds. The role involves supporting UK infrastructure programmes and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in Geology or a related field, along with solid experience in contaminated site management. This position offers career progression potential in a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Agile and flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Geology, Hydrogeology, or any relevant subject and chartered with a relevant professional institution.
• Solid experience in land quality evaluation and contaminated site management.
• Excellent communication skills with proven relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of UK infrastructure programmes in the water sector.
• Provide technical management and input on projects regarding contaminated site management.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to advise contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Land quality assessment

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Stantec’s Environmental Services Team works closely with our clients to develop innovative, sustainable and efficient solutions. We are looking for driven individuals who think differently and love to challenge conventional thinking to join us in a growing, collaborative team of like-minded professionals addressing industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges.

We seek a highly motivated Senior or Principal Geo-environmental Consultant to join our Ground Assessment team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity with potential for career progression in a flexible environment balancing home and office work to support effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of UK infrastructure programmes, primarily in the water sector, with key clients such as Yorkshire Water and United Utilities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams and provide support and advice to contractors.
• Provide technical management and specialist input to a broad range of projects through all stages of the project lifecycle, relating to the characterisation of materials and contaminated site management.
• Possibly undertake team management, project management, client relationship management, business development and strategic support, depending on interests and experience.
• Contribute to the diversification and growth of Stantec UK through opportunities across diversified business lines.

About You

• Degree-qualified in Geology, Hydrogeology, or any other relevant subject and chartered with a relevant professional institution (e.g., the Geological Society).
• Additional professional certifications such as SiLC, SQP or CL:AIRE/DOW COP QP will be viewed favourably.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to forge new working relationships with clients, joint venture partners, stakeholders and peers.
• Solid experience in the assessment of land quality evaluation and contaminated site management within a consulting environment.

Other

We are proud of Stantec's friendly, inclusive, and collaborative culture. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, agile and flexible working arrangements, industry-leading training, great projects, and lots more.