Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

Travis Baker; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Family atmosphere

Job summary

Travis Baker, based in the UK, is seeking a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to lead projects from Halesowen. This full-time, permanent role involves mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development while delivering compliant results.

The candidate should have 5–10 years in geo-environmental consultancy, strong UK regulatory knowledge, excellent report writing, and driving licence. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years' experience in geo-environmental consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation and risk assessment frameworks.
• Ability to manage projects, budgets and contribute to financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, management and delivery of desk studies, site investigations, risk assessments, and remediation strategies.
• Occasional supervision of ground investigations, earthworks and remediation.
• Prepare and check high-quality technical reports and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide input on contaminated land, waste, groundwater, and ground gas risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Geology knowledge

Education

BSc/MSc in Environmental Science or related

Tools

GIS

CAD

Job description

Travis Baker, part of RSK Group, is recruiting for a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join the team based in Halesowen, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position. As a Senior Engineer you will take ownership of projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development whilst maintain a strong focus on delivery and compliance.

Travis Baker was established in 2006 to provide a high quality service as professional consulting engineers. Since then the company has grown strongly and we are now able to provide a full range of integrated engineering services throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design, management and delivery of desk studies, site investigations, risk assessments, and remediation strategies.
• Undertake occasional supervision of ground investigations, earthworks and remediation
• Prepare and check high-quality technical reports and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide sound technical input and advice on contaminated land, waste, materials management, groundwater, and ground gas risk assessments.
• Provide sound technical input and advice on geotechnical engineering matters including preliminary foundation optioneering, design calculations, earthworks and mining risk assessment, investigation and treatment.
• Check/ approve laboratory scheduling.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, subcontractors and clients.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc/MSc in Environmental Science, Geology, Earth Sciences, Geotechnical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Typically 5-10 years' experience in geo-environmental consultancy.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation and risk assessment frameworks (e.g. LCRM, BS10175, BS5930, CL:AIRE Definition of Waste Industry Code of Practice, Eurocode 7/ BS8004, NHBC Standards).
• Ability to manage and lead projects, with strong commercial awareness and ability to manage budgets and contribute to financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Working towards or holding Chartered status (CGeol, CEnv, CSci) desirable.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office; GIS/CAD knowledge desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel/ stay away overnight on occasion.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Further training will be provided in all job-specific fields.
• 'Family-feel' atmosphere.
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance.

RSK Group is an equal opportunities employer.

About Us

Travis Baker is a UK-based civil, structural, geo-environmental and engineering consultancy. We are a 40-plus team working from offices in Birmingham and Nottingham with UK-wide coverage. Our skilled engineers specialise in geo-environmental, civil and structural engineering. They work to provide our clients with the most cost-effective and sustainable solutions. Our industry success and track record are reinforced by significant repeat business from our diverse client base, including Redrow, Bloor Homes, Barratt Homes, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, Miller Homes, Bellway and Keepmoat Homes.

Our working approach is aligned with RSK and client-focused. Our projects are managed through a sound technical base, with a strong emphasis on programme and project delivery. Our range of integrated engineering services includes civil engineering, geo-environmental engineering, structural engineering and transport planning.

Travis Baker 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?