Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant

​; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking for a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant in Bolton. This role involves delivering high-quality geo-environmental projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. The successful candidate will have a BSc in a related field, experience in geo-environmental investigations, and excellent project management skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working options, and an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Extensive benefits package

Generous holiday

Flexible working

Exciting, varied projects

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and managing geo-environmental investigations.
• Knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation.
• Competency in preparing interpretative reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality geo-environmental projects.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Prepare and manage ground investigation programmes.
• Ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Project management

Site investigation

Geotechnical assessments

Land contamination assessment

Mentoring

Education

BSc in Geology or related field

MSc in Geology or related field

Job description

BOULTON

Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant: Great opportunity for a Senior Consultant at this Large, Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy. The role is based in Bolton.

Overview

Our client is a prestigious, cutting-edge international consultancy specialising in environmental, sustainability, and technical consulting. They partner with organisations across diverse industries to deliver practical solutions for complex challenges, from regulatory compliance to strategic planning. With a reputation for innovation and collaboration, they help businesses achieve long-term resilience and positive environmental outcomes.

They are seeking a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant for their expanding Bolton team, which undertakes a broad and diverse range of geo‑environmental, geological, and geotechnical projects across all of the company’s key sectors.

This is an opportunity to join a company which takes pride in their collaborative and supportive environment for professional development and a structured career framework with regular reviews, offering outstanding opportunities for progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to a high technical and quality standard
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the team
• Collaborate closely with senior colleagues and technical specialists across disciplines
• Design and manage ground investigations and monitoring programmes
• Prepare interpretative reports, including Preliminary Risk Assessments and Geo‑Environmental and Geotechnical Assessments
• Develop and produce Remediation Strategies
• Supervise and validate remedial works on-site
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and best practices

Requirements

• BSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or similar – MSc advantageous but not essential
• Chartered or working towards chartership through a professional institution
• Track record of designing, supervising and managing Geo‑Environmental site investigations
• Background in land contamination assessment – soil, water, ground gas and DQRA
• Knowledge of relevant UK contaminated land and relevant planning legislation and guidelines
• Soil/Rock logging to BS5930
• Background of contributing to remedial options appraisals, remedial designs, remedial specifications, and validation reports – commensurate with the role and track record
• Background preparing fee proposals for Geo‑Environmental projects
• Excellent project management skills
• Full UK driving licence.

On offer

• Competitive Salary
• Extensive benefits package
• Generous holiday
• Flexible working
• Exciting, varied projects

To apply for the position of Senior Geo‑Environmental Consultant, please submit your current CV (ideally in Word format).

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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