Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geo-environmental engineering consultancy seeks a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join their Northwich team. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, competitive salary, and various benefits, including flexible working options and profit sharing. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and leadership qualities.

Benefits

9-day fortnight

Profit sharing

Employee assistance programs

Professional development

Flexible working options

Company pension scheme

Chartership bonus

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant experience.
• Full UK manual driving license required.
• Experience in conducting ground investigations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver geo-environmental consultancy services.
• Manage project finances and client relationships.
• Mentor junior staff and review their work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Technical Guidance

Education

BSc in engineering, geology, environmental, or geotechnical field

Postgraduate degree or MSc

Chartered status

Job description

Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer, Northwich

Client:

Brownfield Solutions

Location:

Northwich, UK

Job Category:

Other

Work Arrangement:

Virtual job fairs

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Brownfield Solutions is a well-established geo-environmental engineering consultancy specializing in environmental and geotechnical investigations. We seek a Senior Engineer (Geo-Environmental) to join our Northwich team, offering opportunities for professional growth and advancement to principal level and beyond.

We value team players with ambition, leadership qualities, and a commitment to high-quality work. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to develop their skills. You will collaborate with engineers, directors, technicians, and operations staff, providing technical guidance and mentoring junior team members.

You will design and deliver geo-environmental and geotechnical consultancy services for clients including property developers, agents, planners, engineers, public bodies, and private companies. Your projects will be diverse, involving ground investigations, contaminated land assessments, geotechnical design, remediation strategies, verification, Part 2A investigations, due diligence surveys, and more.

We offer a competitive salary, annual leave, a supportive environment, perks like a 9-day fortnight, profit sharing, employee assistance programs, professional development, and flexible working options.

Responsibilities:

1. Familiarity with relevant standards, guidance, and legislation in geo-environmental industry.
2. Implement and maintain health and safety standards.
3. Experience in conducting ground investigations using various techniques.
4. Prepare project fee proposals and tenders.
5. Manage project finances and understand commercial aspects.
6. Attend meetings and site visits.
7. Prioritize tasks and manage workload effectively.
8. Develop and maintain client relationships.
9. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
10. Review work of junior staff, including reports, logs, and calculations.
11. Develop templates and tools to improve quality and efficiency.
12. Mentor junior staff and pass on knowledge.
13. Prepare interpretive and technical assessment reports.
14. Design remediation strategies and verify remediation work.
15. Manage earthworks, waste, and materials in compliance with CL:AIRE DoWCoP.
16. Perform soil mechanics calculations and foundation assessments.
17. Liaise with regulators and negotiate as needed.

Qualifications:

1. BSc (2:1 or above) in engineering, geology, environmental, or geotechnical field.
2. Postgraduate degree or MSc (desirable).
3. Chartered status (desirable).
4. At least 5 years relevant experience.
5. Full UK manual driving license.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience.
• Biannual reviews and salary increases.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Flexible working including every second Friday off.
• Overnight stay allowance (£25/night).
• Profit sharing scheme.
• Company vehicle access.
• Work equipment including PC, phone, branded workwear.
• Company pension scheme.
• Training and professional development.
• Employee wellbeing programs.
• Professional fees covered.
• Chartership bonus (£1000).

Join our friendly, growing company with opportunities for career advancement. A full clean driving license is required. Note: Non-UK passport holders may need a work permit. Apply via the 'Apply now' button. No payment details should be provided.