Senior Environmental Geologist

SLR CONSULTING; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with discretionary

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑2

Volunteering and Community Giving

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our Land Quality and Remediation team in Leeds, delivering high profile geo-environmental and ground investigation projects across the UK.

You’ll lead design and management of ground investigations, risk assessments and remediation strategies, mentor colleagues, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, with opportunities for wider UK and international exposure.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience delivering UK geo-environmental projects.
• Knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation and planning guidance.
• Experience designing, supervising and managing site investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of geo-environmental projects from initial assessment to remediation and validation.
• Provide project and technical leadership within the team.
• Manage client relationships and assist with proposals and fee preparation.
• Mentor and coach less experienced consultants.
• Undertake desk-based work alongside site supervision and monitoring across the UK.

Skills

UK geo-environmental projects

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical reporting

Education

BSc Geology or Environmental Science (MSc advantageous)

Tools

BS5930 knowledge

Job description

SLR is a global leader in sustainability solutions, working with clients to help make sustainability happen, within a collaborative, people‑first culture.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Senior Geo‑Environmental Consultant to join our established Land Quality and Remediation team, delivering high profile geo‑environmental and ground investigation projects.

Based in Leeds, the role will focus primarily on designing and managing ground investigations, risk assessments and remediation strategies, with additional exposure to geotechnical and geological assessments, as well as a small amount of other land quality work spanning renewables, infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment sectors.

The Role

You’ll lead the delivery of geo‑environmental projects from initial assessment through to remediation and validation, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams. The role includes:

• Project and technical leadership
• Client management and proposal support, including fee preparation
• Mentoring and coaching less experienced consultants
• Desk‑based work alongside site supervision and monitoring across the UK

You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Environmental and Earth Sciences, Planning, ESIA and Engineering along with Global Advisory, on complex and impactful projects, with opportunities for wider UK and international exposure.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Life, income, and travel insurance
• Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑to‑work schemes
• Volunteering and Community Giving

• Flexible, hybrid and agile working
• 25 days’ annual leave plus flexible public holidays
• Buy or sell leave options
• Core working hours
• Cross‑border remote working and sabbatical opportunities
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
• Workplace Nursery benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Specialist support for mental health, stress and menopause – supporting our people both professionally and personally

You’ll bring:

• Substantial experience delivering UK geo‑environmental projects
• A BSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or related discipline (MSc advantageous)
• Project management and stakeholder engagement experience
• Knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation, planning guidance and industry standards (including BS5930)
• Experience designing, supervising and managing site investigations and land contamination assessments (soil, groundwater, ground gas, DQRA)
• Experience contributing to remediation strategies, specifications and validation reports
• Strong technical reporting, interpretation and problem‑solving skills
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with a relevant professional body
• A full UK driving licence for site work

This is a hybrid role offering flexibility alongside a structured career framework, excellent benefits and strong opportunities for progression within a growing, globally connected team.

Culture & Inclusion

Inclusion is fundamental to who we are. We are committed to equal opportunities and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive, supported by active Culture & Inclusion Committees and Employee Networks. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

If this role feels like a great fit for your experience and ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.