Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant

Whitby Wood; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to manage site investigations and risk assessments. The candidate will oversee contaminated land assessments, mentor junior staff, and engage with client teams while promoting individual creativity within a supportive team environment. A degree in environmental science and strong experience in assessments are required. The role also offers career development opportunities and a focus on work/life balance.

Benefits

Good work/life balance

Opportunities for community engagement

Supportive team culture

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Phases I and II assessments and remediation strategies.
• Chartered status, or working towards chartership, desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage geo-environmental site investigations and risk assessments.
• Oversee contaminated land assessments and remediation strategies.
• Liaise with client teams, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical development.

Skills

Excellent communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in environmental science or a related discipline

Job description

Whitby Wood is seeking a senior geo-environmental consultant to join our interdisciplinary studio in London — to lead and manage geo-environmental site investigations and risk assessments.

You will be joining a diverse practice, committed to individual enterprise and creativity plus disciplined team endeavour. We look for great communicators who are good at problem-solving. We offer a good work/life balance, opportunities for community engagement, a supportive and inclusive team culture, and career development and training opportunities.

This role will see you overseeing contaminated land assessments and remediation strategies, and liaising with client teams, regulators and multidisciplinary project teams. You will also be mentoring junior people in our team and contributing to technical development in your field.

The ideal candidate digits and skills …

• Degree in environmental science or a related discipline
• Strong experience in Phases I and II assessments and remediation strategies
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Chartered status, or working towards chartership, desirable