Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant

​; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension contribution 4%

Chartership bonus

Job summary

Evan Craig is seeking a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant for its Northwich team. The role will manage ground investigations, risk assessments and remediation strategies across property development, infrastructure and construction sectors.

You will mentor junior staff, ensure HSE compliance, and interact with clients and regulators while delivering technically robust reports and proposals. This position offers strong progression within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in geo-environmental or geotechnical consultancy.
• Degree in geology, environmental science, geotechnical/civil engineering or related field.
• Strong IT skills with MS Office.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Chartered status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground investigations and client liaison.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Prepare proposals, tenders, and manage budgets.
• Produce Phase I/II, risk assessments, and geotechnical reports.
• Oversee remediation verification, earthworks and waste management.
• Apply soil mechanics to foundation design and settlement calculations.
• Review outputs and improve templates and processes.
• Build and maintain client relationships and communicate with regulators.
• Contribute to ISO procedures and internal policies.
• Support project planning and financial management.

Skills

Geotechnical knowledge

Project management

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Client communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Undergraduate degree in geology/environmental science/civil engineering

Postgraduate degree in a relevant subject

Chartered status desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

Holebase

Surfer

Geo5

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant sought at this successful Medium-sized Ground Investigation Company. The role is based in Northwich.

Overview

Our client is a leading consultancy with a long-standing reputation for technical excellence in ground investigation and environmental risk management. For over 20 years, they have supported projects in property development, infrastructure, construction, and energy—helping clients understand ground conditions, manage contamination risks, and comply with regulatory requirements. Their team of environmental scientists, geologists, and engineers delivers tailored solutions that unlock each site’s full potential within a collaborative, supportive environment.

They are looking for a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join the Northwich team, offering excellent opportunities for rapid career progression. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' relevant background, strong technical expertise, and a proactive, team-focused approach.

In this role, you will manage diverse projects involving both site and office work, including ground investigations, contaminated land assessments, geotechnical design, remediation strategies, and due diligence surveys for clients across property development, infrastructure, and construction sectors. This is an exciting chance to work on varied, high-impact projects within a talented and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply in-depth knowledge of geo-environmental and geotechnical standards, legislation, and best practices; mentor junior staff.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across projects.
• Manage and deliver ground investigations, including project planning, delegation, and client liaison.
• Prepare proposals, tenders, and manage project finances.
• Produce and review technical reports: Phase I/II assessments, risk assessments, ground gas, geotechnical analyses, and remediation strategies.
• Oversee remediation verification, earthworks, and materials/waste management (including CL:AIRE DoWCoP).
• Apply soil mechanics principles for foundation design and settlement calculations.
• Check and approve junior staff outputs, improve templates and processes.
• Build client relationships and communicate effectively with stakeholders and regulators.
• Contribute to internal policies and ISO-compliant procedures.

Requirements

• Approximately 5+ years of relevant background in geo-environmental or geotechnical consultancy.
• Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant subject such as geology, environmental science, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, physical geography, or similar.
• Excellent IT skills, with high proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving and contingency planning abilities, with a flexible and innovative approach to finding practical solutions.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Postgraduate degree or Master’s in a relevant subject is advantageous.
• Chartered status (or working towards it) is desirable.
• Background with specialist software packages such as AutoCAD, Holebase, Surfer, Geo5, or similar is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence (manual transmission).

On offer

• Salary £40,000 – £45,000
• Optional every second Friday off (extra ~26 days annually)
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Twice-yearly salary reviews and profit share scheme
• Enhanced 4% employer pension contribution
• £2,000 chartership bonus and full CPD/professional fees
• Overnight stay allowance + expenses
• Employee Assistance Programme and family-friendly policies
• Laptop, phone, company vehicles, and branded workwear
• Cycle-to-work scheme, referral bonus, and occasional home working

All Evan Craig vacancies require right to work in the UK.