Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant

SLR CONSULTING; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consultancy based in the UK seeks a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant for their Edinburgh office. The role involves leading and delivering a range of geo-environmental projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating closely with technical specialists. Candidates should hold a relevant BSc, possess strong project management skills, and ideally have experience in managing Geo-Environmental investigations. The position offers competitive pay, flexible working opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• BSc in relevant field required.
• Experience in managing Geo-Environmental projects is necessary.
• Excellent project management and collaboration skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard geo-environmental projects.
• Mentor junior staff and support team development.
• Collaborate with team members and technical specialists.

Skills

Soil/Rock logging to BS5930

Project management

Knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation

Experience in Geo-Environmental site investigations

Experience of land contamination assessment

Chartered or working towards chartership

Full UK driving license

Education

BSc in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science or similar

MSc advantageous but not essential

Job description

SLR Consulting is a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant based in our Edinburgh office.

The Land Quality and Remediation team undertakes a broad and diverse range of geo-environmental, geological, and geotechnical projects across all of SLR’s key sectors. The position offered forms part of the continued expansion of the Edinburgh team due to a strong pipeline of exciting projects and comes with the opportunity for career progression.

The role

The successful candidate shall be responsible for delivering projects to a high standard, mentoring junior staff, and supporting innovation and continuous development of the team and output. This key role requires close collaboration with the senior members of the team and with technical specialists in other disciplines. Specific tasks include, but are not limited to, design and management of ground investigation and monitoring, interpretative reporting including Preliminary Risk Assessments and Geo-Environmental and Geotechnical Assessments, production of Remediation Strategies, and supervision and validation of remedial works.

About us

SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development.

Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.

About you

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

Culture & Inclusion at SLR

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under‑represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.

Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.