remediaiton engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Career development and chartership

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Remediation Engineer in Manchester to support remediation schemes from planning through delivery. The role offers hands-on project involvement across brownfield redevelopment and contaminated land projects in the North West.

You will work with experienced environmental and engineering professionals, contributing to design solutions, data interpretation, and technical reporting. Flexible/hybrid working arrangements and development support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Remediation Engineer or similar contaminated land role.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, or related discipline.
• Good understanding of contaminated land legislation and remediation techniques.
• Experience supporting remediation projects and site-based remediation works.
• Strong report writing and technical interpretation skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with delivery of remediation projects from planning through to completion.
• Support development of remediation strategies and remedial design solutions.
• Supervise remediation contractors and site-based activities.
• Undertaking site assessments and interpreting environmental and geological data.
• Prepare technical reports, remediation verification reports, and risk assessments.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support project management activities, including programme and budget monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and health and safety requirements.
• Contribute to successful delivery of contaminated land and brownfield projects.

Skills

Remediation experience

Geo-environmental knowledge

Report writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Geology/Engineering Geology

Job description

Remediation Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Are you a Remediation Engineer looking to further your career with a respected environmental consultancy? An exciting opportunity has become available for a Remediation Engineer to join a well-established environmental restoration and contaminated land consultancy operating across the North West. The company delivers a wide range of remediation, brownfield redevelopment, and environmental improvement projects throughout the UK.

As a Remediation Engineer, you will support the design, management, and delivery of remediation schemes, working alongside experienced environmental and engineering professionals to develop practical solutions for contaminated land challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for a Remediation Engineer seeking hands‑on project involvement, professional development, and long-term career progression within the North West.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Annual performance reviews and structured career development
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Support towards professional accreditation and chartership
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of remediation and environmental projects
• Friendly, collaborative, and supportive working environment
• Clear opportunities for progression within the North West team

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the delivery of remediation projects from planning through to completion
• Supporting the development of remediation strategies and remedial design solutions
• Supervising remediation contractors and site‑based activities
• Undertaking site assessments and interpreting environmental and geological data
• Preparing technical reports, remediation verification reports, and risk assessments
• Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Supporting project management activities, including programme and budget monitoring
• Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and health and safety requirements
• Contributing to the successful delivery of contaminated land and brownfield redevelopment projects

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working as a Remediation Engineer, Geo-Environmental Engineer, Environmental Engineer, or within a similar contaminated land role
• Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Good understanding of contaminated land legislation and remediation techniques
• Experience supporting remediation projects and site‑based remediation works
• Strong report writing and technical interpretation skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
• Full UK driving licence
• Right to work in the UK

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.