Principal Geo-environmental Consultant

Stantec; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Leeds is seeking a Senior or Principal Geo-environmental Consultant. The position involves managing projects related to material characterisation and contaminated site management while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and chartered membership in a professional institution, alongside strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Agile and flexible working arrangements

Industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Geology, Hydrogeology or relevant subject.
• Chartered member of a relevant professional institution.
• Solid experience in consulting environment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical management for projects on material characterisation.
• Support delivery of UK infrastructure programmes.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic support.

Skills

Communication skills

Land quality evaluation

Contaminated site management

Education

Degree in Geology or Hydrogeology

Chartered member of a relevant professional institution

Job description

Senior or Principal Geo-environmental Consultant – Leeds

Stantec's Environmental Services Team works closely with our clients to develop innovative, sustainable and efficient solutions to their needs. 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 working to meet the unprecedented 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 to join an ambitious team with scope for career progression and flexibility of balancing home and office work to maintain an excellent work‑life blend and effective teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

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. Support the delivery of our UK infrastructure programmes, primarily in the water sector, with key clients such as Yorkshire Water and United Utilities. Collaborate and work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams and provide support and advice to contractors. The role may also include team management, project management, client relationship management, business development and strategic support, depending on your interests and experience.

Qualifications

Degree‑qualified in Geology, Hydrogeology or any other relevant subject. Chartered member of a relevant professional institution (e.g., the Geological Society). Additional professional certifications such as SiLC, SQP or CL:AIRE DOW COP QP are viewed favourably.

Excellent communication skills with proven ability to forge new working relations with clients, joint venture partners, stakeholders and to network professionally with peers.

Solid experience in land quality evaluation and contaminated site management within a consulting environment is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package, agile and flexible working arrangements, industry‑leading training, great projects and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment. Stantec prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Stantec complies with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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