Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer

ZipRecruiter; North East; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer to lead interpretive reporting and technical analysis. This office-based role focuses on contaminated land assessment and offers hybrid working arrangements, mentoring opportunities, and the chance to work on major infrastructure projects. Join an expanding team and advance your career with a chance for progression to Associate and Partner levels.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development support

Performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience as a Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer or Senior professional in consultancy.
• Strong technical knowledge in contaminated land assessment and risk management.
• Mentoring ability for junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead interpretive reporting on third-party ground investigations.
• Conduct GQRA and contaminated land assessments.
• Develop conceptual site models.

Job description

Overview

Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer – Leading UK Engineering Consultancy. An experienced Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer or Senior professional looking to step up into a leading consultancy, join a well-established and expanding team. This office-based role focuses on interpretive reporting and technical assessment within the most complex and challenging contaminated land spaces in the UK, offering opportunities to work on high-profile infrastructure projects across diverse sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead interpretive reporting on third-party ground investigations – no fieldwork.
• Conduct Generic Quantitative Risk Assessments (GQRA) and contaminated land assessments.
• Develop conceptual site models and provide technical guidance on environmental risk management.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical oversight on complex projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, and environmental specialists.
• Engage in client liaison and business development activities.

Project Sectors

• Major infrastructure developments including roads, bridges, railways, and flood defences.
• Industrial, commercial, and residential developments.
• Brownfield remediation and earthworks projects.
• Mining legacy assessments and management.
• Petrochemical facilities with geotechnical risk management.
• Water-related projects including drainage and environmental impact assessments.

What’s On Offer for Principal Geo-Environmental Engineers

• Comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and healthcare plan.
• Hybrid working arrangements with flexible office attendance.
• Significant professional development opportunities and continuing education support.
• Career progression to Associate and Partner levels within an established structure.
• Variety of performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious infrastructure projects.

Why This Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer Role?

This position offers the ideal opportunity for an experienced geo-environmental professional to step into a senior leadership role within a well-established consultancy. You’ll be working exclusively on interpretive analysis and technical reporting — no ground investigation fieldwork required — allowing you to focus on high-level technical assessment and client advisory services. The role provides exposure to diverse project sectors from major infrastructure developments to complex brownfield regeneration, working alongside experienced Partners and contributing to strategic business growth.

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