Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant

Calibre Search; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to drive the growth of their contaminated land services. This role involves developing client relationships, overseeing site investigations, and providing technical guidance. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in contamination assessment and business development skills. This is an excellent opportunity to make a strategic impact within a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Operate independently with minimal direction, taking ownership of projects.
• Demonstrate strong technical expertise in soil, groundwater, and gas contamination assessment.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and strategic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with prestigious infrastructure clients.
• Oversee and review Phase 1 desk studies and Phase 2 site investigations.
• Provide technical guidance and report writing expertise.

Skills

Technical expertise in soil, groundwater, and gas contamination assessment

Business development skills

Ability to work independently

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Position: Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant
Location: Glasgow

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join their ambitious Geo-Environmental team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a strategic position in a highly successful company and drive the growth of contaminated land consultancy services within a highly respected organisation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Associate Director and other senior leaders to develop relationships with prestigious infrastructure clients.
• Work with high-profile clients on significant projects such as critical infrastructure and key national developments.
• Oversee and review Phase 1 desk studies, interpret and deliver Phase 2 site investigations, and contribute to contaminated land sections of Ground Investigation Reports (GIR).
• Provide technical guidance and report writing expertise, progressing into areas such as remediation strategies and Materials Management Plans.
• Act as a key player in developing the Geo-Environmental team, helping grow the service offering from basic screening to consultancy-level services, including planning conditions and more complex infrastructure projects.
• Play a client-facing role, minimising risk and adding strategic value to projects.

Qualifications

• Operate independently with minimal direction, taking ownership of projects and supporting junior staff.
• Offer strong technical expertise in soil, groundwater, and gas contamination assessment.
• Demonstrate the ability to think outside the box in a non-traditional consultancy setting, helping establish a dynamic and growing team.
• Deliver value to clients by identifying opportunities for innovation and strategic solutions, balancing technical problem-solving with business development skills.

Preferred experience

• A track record in contaminated land assessment, including interpreting and reviewing technical reports.
• Background in infrastructure, with experience engaging and influencing high-profile clients.
• Capability to grow with the role as the team transitions into broader consultancy services.

Get in touch with Alex Parsons at Calibre Search Manchester if this could be for you.

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