Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant

SLR Consulting; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with discretionary/

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease

Flexible, hybrid and agile working

25 days’ annual leave

Buy or sell leave options

Employee Assistance Programme

Support for chartership and licences

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a Geoenvironmental Consultant (Associate/Principal level) to lead a dedicated Land Quality & Remediation team in the UK. You will manage projects, build client relationships and guide junior staff, delivering diverse site assessment and remediation work.

The role emphasizes leadership, business development, and technical excellence, with a flexible, hybrid working arrangement across the UK. A strong track record in contaminated land is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in contaminated land, geo-environmental consultancy or related field.
• Degree in a relevant discipline; Chartered status desirable.
• Proven experience leading teams, projects, clients and budgets.
• Strong business development to identify and win opportunities within Built Environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clear technical reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a successful team of engineers and environmental consultants.
• Drive business development, bid management and work-winning activities.
• Oversee financial and commercial management of projects.
• Provide project management and technical oversight of site investigations and assessments.
• Lead fieldwork programmes, data interpretation and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client management

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Chartered status desirable

Job description

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen within a collaborative, people-first culture.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Geoenvironmental Consultant to join our established Land Quality & Remediation team at Associate or Principal level (8yrs + experience, however we would be open to considering candidates with 5 yrs + experience), delivering a diverse range of site assessment, investigation and remediation projects across the UK.

Role

You’ll play a key leadership role, managing projects, developing client relationships and supporting the continued growth of the team. The role includes:

• Leadership and management of a successful team of engineers and environmental consultants
• Business development, bid management and work-winning activities
• Financial and commercial management of projects
• Project management and technical oversight of site investigations and assessments
• Leading fieldwork programmes, data interpretation and reporting
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships across multiple sectors
• Preparation and review of technical reports, risk assessments and remediation strategies
• Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level team members

You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams across Land Quality and Remediation, Environmental and Earth Sciences, Planning and Engineering to deliver innovative and integrated solutions for our clients.

Rewards & Benefits

SLR’s ‘One Team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment where people can develop and grow. Through a structured career framework, regular performance reviews, and support towards chartership, professional qualifications and licences, we offer excellent opportunities for long-term career progression. Our flexible benefits and reward package includes:

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Volunteering and Community Giving
• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
• Workplace Nursery benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause - supporting our people both professionally and personally

About You

• Extensive experience within contaminated land, geo-environmental consultancy or a related environment, with ideally 8+ years' experience
• Degree qualified in relevant discipline; Chartered status desirable
• Proven experience managing teams, projects, clients and budgets
• Strong business development skills with the ability to identify and secure new opportunities within the Built Environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong track record of delivering clear, concise technical reports
• Proven ability to resolve technical and commercial challenges through negotiation and collaborative working.
• Experience presenting technical findings to both specialist and non-technical audiences.
• Experience delivering investigation and remediation projects under planning and regulatory frameworks
• Involvement in business development activities and key client management. Experience working with clients such as house builders, developers, contractors and public sector bodies would be advantageous
• Strong project management, commercial awareness and stakeholder engagement skills
• A full UK driving licence, or the ability to travel to sites across the UK, is required for site visits and client meetings

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions,we’dlove tohear from you.