Principal Geo Environmental Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in geo-environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal Level Geo-Environmental Engineer for their Swindon office. The role offers excellent development opportunities and involves managing a team, conducting site assessments, and ensuring project compliance with HSEQ standards. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in ground investigation and a relevant degree, along with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Ground Investigation, particularly in Geo-Environmental aspects.
• Chartership with a relevant professional body is desirable.
• Thorough understanding of contaminated land legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a small team of Engineers.
• Conduct Site Contamination Assessments and Investigations.
• Write interpretative geo-environmental reports.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Technical Report Writing

HSEQ Standards

Education

Degree in relevant field

Master's Degree (advantageous)

Job description

Job Description

My client has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Level Geo-Environmental Engineer for either their Milton Keynes or Swindon offices, offering excellent development and progression prospects compared to larger consultancies. They are a busy and friendly geo-environmental, geotechnical, and site investigation company operating on projects of varying sizes across the south of England, Wales, and the Midlands. Their clients range from small to medium house builders to commercial businesses and mineral extraction companies, providing staff with a broad knowledge base in a short period.

Responsibilities

1. Manage and mentor a small team of Engineers
2. Serve as the technical lead within the team
3. Carry out Site Contamination Assessments from Stage 1 Tier 1 to Stage 3
4. Conduct Site Investigations for geotechnical appraisal and combined investigations using standard techniques
5. Schedule contamination, waste classification, and geotechnical laboratory testing
6. Design remediation works and perform validation
7. Write interpretative geo-environmental reports
8. Manage projects and liaise with clients, including project cost control
9. Perform infiltration testing
10. Maintain a good understanding of HSEQ standards
11. Hold a full clean driving license

A thorough technical understanding of contaminated land legislation and consultancy is required. An understanding of interpretative geotechnical report writing and familiarity with the EIA process and reporting would be advantageous.

Qualifications

The candidate should be degree qualified in a relevant field, with a related Master’s Degree being advantageous. Chartership with a relevant professional body is also desirable. The candidate must have substantial experience specializing in Ground Investigation, particularly in Geo-Environmental aspects.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate would be solution-focused, possess excellent communication skills, and have a proven HSEQ and technical record. They should be an effective project manager, highly competent in managing and mentoring junior staff.