Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

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

Job summary

A prominent engineering contractor in the Leeds area is seeking a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer. This role involves overseeing fieldwork, producing technical reports, and managing ground investigation activities. Candidates should have strong knowledge in site investigation techniques and a relevant degree. A full UK driving licence and the ability to commute to Leeds are necessary. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Enhanced pension scheme

Company car

Travel allowance

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK site investigation techniques from geotechnical and/or geo-environmental roles.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fieldwork and coordinate ground investigation activities.
• Produce high-quality technical reports.
• Manage and review desktop studies and groundwater monitoring.
• Support junior staff and ensure project delivery to industry standards.

Skills

Knowledge of UK site investigation techniques

Project management

Technical report writing

Team support

Education

Relevant degree (Geology, Environmental Engineering, or 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.

The Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer role offers:

• 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:

• Oversee fieldwork and coordinate ground investigation activities.
• Produce high-quality technical reports.
• Manage and review desktop studies, groundwater and gas monitoring, soil and rock sampling, and borehole logging.
• Support junior staff and ensure project delivery to industry standards.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of UK site investigation techniques from geotechnical and/or geo-environmental roles.
• 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, please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to (url removed). This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.