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Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer
Bennett and Game Recruitment Ltd
Northampton
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 50,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join their dynamic team in Northamptonshire. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to lead complex ground investigation and environmental assessment projects across diverse sectors. You will play a pivotal role in project delivery, client interaction, and mentoring junior staff, all while ensuring high-quality standards are maintained. With a competitive salary and a supportive culture, this opportunity allows you to contribute to high-profile projects nationwide while advancing your career in a collaborative environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in geo-environmental or geotechnical engineering.
- Strong understanding of contaminated land assessment and remediation.
Responsibilities
- Manage ground investigations and oversee project delivery.
- Prepare technical reports and liaise with clients and regulators.
Skills
Education
Job description
An established geotechnical and environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join their growing team based in Northamptonshire. This is a permanent, full-time position offering the opportunity to lead and manage complex ground investigation and environmental assessment projects across a wide range of sectors, including residential, commercial, landfill, infrastructure, and industrial developments.
The successful candidate will take a senior role in project delivery, client liaison, and technical oversight. You will support and mentor junior staff, ensure quality standards across project stages, and be actively involved in producing high-quality interpretive reports and remediation strategies.
- Manage and oversee ground investigations, including scoping, fieldwork supervision, and project delivery
- Prepare technical reports such as Phase I & II assessments, CMRAs, earthworks strategies, and remedial method statements
- Liaise with clients, regulators, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution and compliance
- Mentor and guide graduate and junior engineers, supporting their technical development
- Review and interpret geotechnical and environmental data and contribute to commercial decision-making
- Travel to sites across the UK as required, including occasional overnight stays
- A minimum of 6 years' experience in geo-environmental or geotechnical engineering Degree (BSc minimum) in Geology, Environmental Science, Earth Sciences, or a closely related subject
- Proven track record in project management, reporting, and team leadership
- Strong understanding of contaminated land assessment, remediation, and ground risk interpretation
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
- Confident working independently and within a collaborative team environment
- Competitive salary: 40,000 - 50,000 (dependent on experience)
- 24 daily bonus for fieldwork and 50 overnight stay bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Regular CPD and structured career development support
- Mentoring from chartered professionals
- Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects nationwide
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
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