Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in East London is seeking an experienced Senior Geo‑Environmental Consultant to manage land quality projects. The role involves planning ground investigations and producing reports, with opportunities for career progression in a collaborative team. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive experience in contaminated land assessment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Chartership support

Defined career progression

Team-focused environment

Enhanced pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in site investigation and remediation.
• Strong understanding of UK guidance (LCRM, BS10175, BS5930).
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage ground investigations.
• Design and oversee Phase I-III site investigations.
• Produce interpretive reports and lead development of conceptual site models.

Skills

Site investigation experience

Contaminated land assessment

Risk assessments

Team leadership

Education

Degree in environmental or engineering discipline

Job description

Senior Geo‑Environmental Consultant

Location: East London (office and field‑based)

Salary: £40,000 – £54,000

This role offers an experienced Senior Geo‑Environmental Consultant a leading role in delivering and managing a range of land quality and remediation projects across London and the South East. It provides exciting scope for career progression and the chance to shape technical delivery across major development schemes.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (£40,000 – £54,000) and benefits
• Chartership and CPD support
• Defined pathway and career progression
• Collaborative, technically focused team environment
• Networking opportunities
• Enhanced pension scheme

Role

You’ll be responsible for planning and managing ground investigations, designing and overseeing Phase I‑III site investigations, and producing interpretive reports. You’ll lead the development of conceptual site models, undertake quantitative risk assessments, and design effective remediation strategies. The position also involves guiding junior team members and contributing to business development.

Requirements

• A degree (BSc/MSc) in a relevant environmental or engineering discipline (geotechnical engineering, geoscience, geology, etc.)
• Extensive experience in site investigation, contaminated land assessment, and remediation.
• Strong understanding of UK guidance (LCRM, BS10175, BS5930, waste classification).
• Live in or near East London.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• CSCS card.
• Professional chartership (or working toward it) is advantageous.

This is a permanent role.