Senior Geo Environmental Engineer

JP Engineering; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45,000 + Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Flexible working environment

Job summary

JP Engineering in Exeter is seeking a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer to lead a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, commercial and brownfield projects across the South West. The role blends fieldwork with technical delivery, with autonomy to manage projects and mentor junior engineers.

You will oversee investigations, reports and risk assessments, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budget while maintaining high technical standards and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering geoenvironmental projects in a consultancy setting.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing geoenvironmental and geotechnical projects from start to finish.
• Designing and supervising ground investigations.
• Producing and reviewing technical reports and contaminated land risk assessments.
• Interpreting ground investigation data and recommending engineering solutions.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and client relationships.
• Mentoring and supporting graduate and junior engineers.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Mentoring

Technical reporting

Communication

Education

Degree in Geology/Environmental Science/Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer

South West | Up to £45,000 + Benefits

Take the next step in your geoenvironmental career.

As the South West business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer to help lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, commercial, residential and brownfield development projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected consultancy where you'll have the autonomy to manage projects, build client relationships and mentor junior engineers, while working on technically challenging and rewarding schemes.

The Role

This is a varied position combining site work with office-based technical delivery. You'll manage projects from initial investigation through to detailed interpretation, risk assessment and reporting, ensuring high-quality technical solutions are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Managing geoenvironmental and geotechnical projects from start to finish.
• Designing and supervising ground investigations.
• Producing and reviewing technical reports and contaminated land risk assessments.
• Interpreting ground investigation data and recommending practical engineering solutions.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and client relationships.
• Mentoring and supporting graduate and junior engineers.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams.

About You

You'll have consultancy experience delivering geoenvironmental projects and be confident managing both technical work and client relationships.

You'll also have:

• A degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Excellent technical reporting and communication skills.
• Experience managing site investigations and contaminated land assessments.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Chartered status, or actively working towards it, is desirable.

Benefits

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience.
• A varied and challenging project portfolio.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Continued professional development and support towards Chartership.
• Flexible, supportive working environment.
• Competitive benefits package.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, develop your career and work with an experienced, collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you