Senior Engineering Consultant – Ground Investigation Team

​; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized Geo-Environmental Consultancy based in Northampton is seeking a Senior Engineering Consultant for their Ground Investigation Team. The role involves leading project teams, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to business development initiatives, with significant travel expected for client engagements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Mentoring programme for progression to chartership

Paid professional membership of a chartership body

Company profit sharing scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant industry background.
• Working towards relevant chartership.
• A good understanding of land contamination risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Leading a project team to deliver high-quality ground investigations.
• Mentoring and developing team members.
• Assisting in business development and enhancing client relationships.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem solving ability

Motivational skills

Demonstrable management skills

Demonstrable leadership skills

Education

A relevant degree

Job description

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Excellent opportunity at a medium-sized Geo-Environmental Consultancy who have an opening for Senior Engineering Consultant – Ground Investigation Team, based out of their Northampton office.

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Overview

Our client specialise in ground related risk management and building fabric investigation. Their wide range of services include expert consultancy on geotechnical and geo-environmental projects, support with soil waste management and building fabric matters.

They are looking for a driven, Senior Engineering Consultant to support the Ground Investigation team in Northampton.Some travel will be required to accommodate client meetings, training and business development. As a guide, it is envisaged at least 80% of the role will be office-based.

The Ground Investigation teams are multidisciplinary, covering factual reporting, contaminated land risk assessments and geotechnical appraisal, so a good basis in these topics as well as experience in managing people and demonstratable leadership skills is essential.

As a consultant, you will joining anexperienced team where Continued Professional Development, training, and mentoring areintegral to their work. As well as training others, they actively encourage CPD, and you will be supported to work towards relevant charterships or accreditations to support your areas of interest and specialities as they develop.

Responsibilities

Leading a project team to deliver high quality ground investigations, providing innovative and sustainable solutions to all aspects of geoenvironmental and geotechnical consultancy
Responsible for mentoring, developing and training your team
Reviewing project work and writing quotes
Assisting the GI Director by actively engaging in business development, enhancing client relationships and expanding the existing client base

Requirements

Minimum 5 yearsrelevant industry background
A relevant degree
Relevant chartership or working towards it
A good understanding of land contamination risk assessment
A good understanding of geotechnical analysis
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Proactive and positive attitude
Problem solving ability
Motivational skills
Demonstratable management, leadership and mentoring skills
Full driving licence

On offer

Salary £40,000 – £48,000
25 days annual leave (full time employment entitlement) plus bank holidays
Private health insurance
Paid travel and expenses
Mentoring programme for progression to chartership
Paid professional membership of a chartership body.
Use of company vehicles for site visits
Company profit sharing scheme

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To apply for the position of Senior Engineering Consultant – Ground Investigation Team, please submit your current CV.

Due to high volume, we are unable to acknowledge every application. Bear in mind that if you are shortlisted you will be contacted in 7 days.

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