Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering contractor in Leeds is seeking an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to lead complex projects across the North. This role offers the opportunity to oversee fieldwork, produce technical reports, and support junior staff. Candidates must have a relevant degree and strong knowledge of UK site investigation techniques. The company provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a supportive environment for career progression.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Enhanced pension scheme

Company car and travel allowance

Regular client-facing responsibilities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK site investigation techniques from geotechnical and/or geo-environmental roles.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• The ability to commute to the Leeds office is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fieldwork and coordinate ground investigation activities.
• Produce high-quality technical reports.
• Manage and review desktop studies and monitoring tasks.

Skills

UK site investigation techniques

Managing fieldwork

Producing technical reports

Supporting junior staff

Education

Relevant degree (Geology, Environmental Engineering, or Geotechnical/Civil Engineering)

Job description

Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

Reference: BY94623

Location: Leeds

Salary: £27,000 – £35,000

Are you an experienced Geo-Environmental Engineer in the Leeds area ready to progress into a more senior role? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering contractor and lead a range of complex, high-profile projects across the North. With a strong reputation in the ground investigation sector, the company offers a supportive environment to further develop your technical expertise, broaden your professional network and take the next step in your career.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£32,000-£45,000).
• Comprehensive benefits package and enhanced pension scheme.
• Company car and travel allowance.
• Opportunity to take technical ownership of diverse and challenging projects alongside a sociable, expert team.
• Regular client-facing responsibilities and the chance to build lasting relationships.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer role

• Overseeing fieldwork and coordinating ground investigation activities.
• Producing high-quality technical reports.
• Managing and reviewing desktop studies, groundwater and gas monitoring, soil and rock sampling and borehole logging.
• Supporting junior staff and ensuring project delivery to industry standards.

Requirements to be considered as a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

• Strong knowledge of UK site investigation techniques from geotechnical and/or geo-environmental roles.
• A relevant degree such as Geology, Environmental Engineering, or Geotechnical/Civil Engineering.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to commute to the Leeds office.
• Full right to work in the UK.

If you are interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young at [e-mail] or call 01792 957381. We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.