Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer in Leeds)

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

Job summary

A leading company in ground investigation consultancy is seeking a Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer in Leeds. The role involves site investigations, compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess extensive experience in the field and report writing skills.

Benefits

Company benefits and pension scheme

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Hybrid working arrangement

Opportunities for team leadership

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within ground investigation consultancy.
• Proficiency in report writing and review.
• Full UK Driver's license.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geo-environmental site investigations (fieldwork and reporting).
• Manage all site investigation types.
• Organise Geotechnical Investigation activities.
• Supervise junior staff involved in investigation activities.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Project management

Mentorship

Job description

Principal Geo-Environmental Engineer

Reference: BY1913

Location: Leeds

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Role Overview

Your primary responsibilities will include geoenvironmental site investigations, both fieldwork and report writing. You must comply with all relevant UK Health & Safety legislation, as well as any general, task-specific, or site-specific procedures established by the Company.

You will report to the Associate Directors/Directors, with performance reviews conducted throughout the year and upon the completion of significant projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve proposals in coordination with an Associate Director/Director
• Maintain communication with clients to keep them informed of project progress before final reports are issued
• Manage all types of site investigations
• Brief and mentor junior staff involved in SI activities
• Produce and review drawings for reports and search requests
• Review data and prepare the Desk Study/'front end' of SI reports for all sites
• Organise and supervise Geotechnical Investigation activities on brownfield sites and intrusive mining investigations, acting as Lead Engineer on sites with staff

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience within ground investigation consultancy
• Proficiency in report writing and review
• Full UK Driver's license
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Willing to live and commute to the Leeds area

Offerings

• Competitive salary (£40,000-£50,000)
• Company benefits and pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunities for team leadership and project management

We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please visit www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent position. Penguin Recruitment acts as a Recruitment Agency for this role.