Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consultancy in Leeds is seeking an experienced Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant to lead projects and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive consultancy experience, proficiency in report writing, and a valid UK driver's license. This role offers a salary of £40,000-£50,000, company benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Company benefits and pension scheme

Continued professional development

Private healthcare

Opportunities to train a team

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in geo-environmental consultancy.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior staff.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management of site investigations.
• Client liaison and communication.
• Review and production of reports and drawing.

Skills

Extensive experience within ground investigation consultancy

Proficiency with report writing and reviewing

Full UK Driver's license

Job description

Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant

Reference: BY78551

Location: Leeds

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced geo-environmental consultant to join a dynamic consultancy in Leeds. You'll be primarily working on geoenvironmental projects, leading a team of consultants, developing project management and business development skills.

The Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant selected will be working on:

Proposals to be checked and approved by an Associate Director/Director
Client liaison to ensure they are kept fully informed of progress in advance of issue of a final report
Project management of all types of site investigations.
Briefing and mentoring of junior staff for all relevant SI activities.
Production and review of drawing for reports & search requests.
Review data and write Desk Study/'front end' of SI report for all sites.
Organise and supervise GI activities on brownfield sites and intrusive mining investigations. Act as Lead Engineer on sites with staff. Therefore, to be considered for this Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant role you must have:

Extensive experience within ground investigation consultancy.
Proficiency with report writing and reviewing.
A full UK Driver's license is essential.
A full right to work in the UK.
Live commutable to the Leeds area. The Principal Geo-Environmental Consultant successful will be offered:

A top salary (£40,000-£50,000)
Company benefits and pension scheme
Continued professional development
Private healthcare
Hybrid work
Opportunities to train a team and project manage
Networking opportunitiesIf you're looking for a step up in responsibility amongst an exciting team of specialists, we want to hear from you!

If you are interested in this or other roles in Geo-Environmental/Geotechnical Engineering roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position

Job Info

Job Title:

Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer

Company:

Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Posted:

Aug 6th 2025

Closes:

Sep 6th 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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