Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

NHBC; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home warranty organization is seeking a (Senior) Geo-Environmental Engineer to oversee contaminated land assessments and collaborate with construction professionals. The position boasts a salary range of £43,000 to £50,000, alongside a performance bonus and regional allowance. Successful candidates will have substantial experience in contaminated land and relevant regulatory knowledge. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Subsidised private medical insurance

Employee discounts platform

Two days volunteer leave

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrable substantial experience in contaminated land.
• Proven ability in site investigations and remediation solutions.
• Thorough knowledge of UK contamination regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk for warranty products and claims.
• Provide technical advice on land contamination.
• Prepare technical reports and check others' reports.

Skills

Contaminated land experience

Site appraisal experience

Risk-based decision making

Regulatory regime knowledge

Ground gas risk assessment

Education

Accredited first degree

Full membership of a professional body

Job description

Overview

(Senior) Geo-Environmental EngineerSalary: £43,000 – £50,000 + up to 10% performance bonus + regional allowance (up to £7,500)Working location:Nationwide, HomebasedEmployment type:full time, permanentJob summary:

As part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionally qualified staff, ensure the retention and development of both external and internal customers by the application of specialist technical knowledge and understanding of NHBC Standards and Building Regulations.

Deliver an efficient and effective service to NHBC Core, Claims and Building Control Services Ltd in accordance with the business area Service Level Agreement and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure NHBC, customer and statutory requirements are met.

What you’ll be doing

Manage risk to NHBC Group on warranty products and claims, proposals under the LQE service and NHBC BCS on building control applications in accordance with the relevant business area SLA’s, technical policies and Standard Operating Procedures to ensure customer and statutory requirements are met.

• Manage own workload and allocated tasks by Inspection Manager or Peer Group 1-3 builders to ensure relevant SLA’s are achieved.
• Provide professional technical advice as well as support on the assessment of land affected by contamination
• Negotiate with developers, builders and their professional advisors to ensure proposals for land affected by contamination in relation to building control and warranty submissions, as well as on sites being assessed through the Land Quality Endorsement service, are satisfactory to relevant regulations/NHBC Standards.
• Prepare technical reports for builders and/or professional advisors and check reports prepared by others.
• Assist on contaminated land claims, agree brief with client, undertake investigations, report on finding, prepare solutions for remedial work schemes, issue tender information, assess costs and undertake site inspections.
• Deliver technical presentations to both internal and external customers where required.

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrable substantial experience of contaminated land in the house building, land development or regulatory sector.
• Demonstrable substantial experience of site appraisals and assessments including site investigations, ground gas risk assessments and remediation solutions.
• Proven ability to make pragmatic risk based decisions on technical solutions and on compliance with regulations and/or standards.
• Thorough knowledge of investigations and testing associated with contamination, remediation and validation.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the regulatory regime and guidance for contaminated land in the UK
• Thorough knowledge of ground gases - risk assessment and gas remedial measures.
• Awareness and understanding of NHBC Standards and Building Regulations relevant to contaminated land.
• Appropriate accredited first degree.
• Full membership of an appropriate professional body/institution and chartered status

What we offerOur benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

• holiday purchase scheme

• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)

• life assurance

• subsidised private medical insurance

• employee discounts platform

• two days volunteer leave

• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!Who we areAt NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.Why you should join usAs a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.Our inclusive cultureWe are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.