Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer
RSK Group
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Job summary
RSK Geosciences seeks a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to lead geo-environmental and geotechnical projects in Scotland, with a focus on investigation, analysis and remediation. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path toward Chartership, within a supportive, multidisciplinary network across the UK.
You'll manage ground investigations, site characterisation, and client-facing deliverables, developing technical leadership and contributing to ongoing CPD and accreditation efforts.
Qualifications
- Degree in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or related.
- Postgraduate qualification beneficial but not essential.
- Working towards Chartership or accredited by a recognised body such as Geological Society, SFE or ICE.
- Full UK driving licence.
Responsibilities
- Lead geo-environmental and geotechnical projects from initial investigation to final reporting and remediation.
Skills
Education
Job description
RSK Geosciences has an immediate need for an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join our growing team in Scotland, ideally within commutable distance of our Glasgow or Edinburgh offices. This is an opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of challenging projects, develop your technical expertise, and play a key role in delivering solutions for some of the UK's most exciting development and infrastructure schemes.
Whether you're looking to broaden your project exposure, develop leadership skills, or progress towards Chartership, RSK offers the support, flexibility and opportunities to help you achieve your ambitions.
As part of the wider RSK Group, you'll have access to a vast network of technical specialists while enjoying the support and collaboration of a close-knit team.
- A varied and technically challenging project portfolio
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Support towards Chartership and continued professional development
- Exposure to multidisciplinary projects across the UK
- A collaborative, people-focused culture that values expertise and innovation
As a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer, you'll take a leading role in the delivery of geo-environmental and geotechnical projects from initial investigation through to final reporting and remediation.
We're keen to speak with candidates who have:
- A strong background in geo-environmental and/or geotechnical consultancy
- Experience managing ground investigation and site characterisation projects
- Proven report-writing and technical assessment skills
- Experience delivering geotechnical and/or contaminated land assessments
- Strong client-facing and communication skills
- A proactive approach and a desire to develop professionally
- Degree qualified in Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline
- Relevant postgraduate qualification beneficial but not essential
- Working towards Chartership, or already professionally accredited through a recognised institution such as the Geological Society, Society for the Environment or ICE
- Full UK driving licence
Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Flexible benefits package
- Private healthcare options
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing CPD and technical training
- Structured support towards professional accreditation and Chartership
This is more than just another consultancy role. It's an opportunity to join a growing business where you'll work on meaningful projects, develop your expertise, and play a visible role in shaping the future of the built and natural environment.
We are a market-leading site investigation, contaminated land and geotechnical consultancy with geophysics and survey teams and waste management consultants, operating from 20 UK locations. Our company also includes Leap Environmental, an award-winning site investigation, geotechnical design and geoenvironmental consultancy and Carbon Zero Consulting, which undertakes appraisals for ground source heat projects.
Throughout our 30 years of operations, we have enabled our clients to realise opportunities and manage the potential liabilities associated with acquiring, owning, operating and developing land. Our clients come from the public and private sectors, including many of the UK’s leading property developers, major and local house builders, utility providers and main contractors, local authorities and other government organisations.
RSK Geosciences is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace.Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
- Life Assurance
- Annual Leave Purchase
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Mental Health Support
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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