Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

Calibre Search; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Built Environment consultancy is looking for a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join their expanding team in Sheffield. The role involves managing ground investigations, preparing risk assessments, and supervising project activities. Ideal candidates possess several years of experience and are looking for a supportive environment to develop their career further. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities available.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring from experienced consultants

Access to training courses

Qualifications

• Several years of post-graduate experience in a relevant field.
• Familiarity with BS5930 and Eurocode 7 standards.
• Ability to produce high-quality reports for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Phase 1 Conceptual Site Models and Preliminary Risk Assessments.
• Design and manage ground investigation works.
• Conduct gas and groundwater monitoring and sampling.

Skills

Ground investigation design

Soil and rock core logging

Gas and groundwater monitoring

Risk assessments (GQRA/DQRA)

Project management

Job description

Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

Location: Sheffield

Overview

A highly respected Built Environment consultancy has an opening for an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to join their expanding Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental division. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with several years of post-graduate experience, looking to develop a career within a specialist consultancy.

This is a Sheffield-based consultancy with over two decades of established reputation within the minerals, waste, geotechnical, and geo-environmental sectors. The Built Environment Division comprises specialist Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental teams, Quarrying specialists and Surveying divisions. Key sectors include quarrying and mineral extraction, salt mining operations, landfill and waste management and contaminated land remediation.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of Phase 1 Conceptual Site Models and Preliminary Risk Assessments (PRA)
• Design, specification, and management of ground investigation works including borehole drilling and monitoring programmes
• Soil and rock core logging in accordance with BS5930:2015+A1:2020, BS10175:2011+A2:2017 and Eurocode 7
• Gas and groundwater monitoring, sampling, and analysis
• Generic and Detailed Quantitative Risk Assessments (GQRA/DQRA) for human health and controlled waters
• Preparation of Phase 2 interpretative reports and geotechnical assessments
• Development of remediation strategies and validation work supervision
• Foundation design recommendations and geotechnical ground modelling
• Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) for landfill sites and earthworks (winter CQA work a specialty)
• Project management and coordination of contractor activities
• Production of high-quality factual and interpretive reports to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Supervision of site personnel and quality control of contractor deliverables

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with scope for progression to Senior/Principal level
• Genuine career development with a specialist consultancy experiencing strong growth
• Mentoring and support from experienced senior consultants (50+ years combined industry experience)
• Professional development and support towards further qualifications
• Flexible working arrangements with realistic 50/50 site/office balance
• Minimal overnight travel requirements – ideal for candidates with family commitments
• Access to specialist graduate training and soil logging courses
• Working on interesting and varied projects across quarrying, minerals, waste, housebuilding, and contaminated land sectors
• Established client relationships and framework agreements providing project security
• Opportunities to work across multiple business divisions and specialisms
• Supportive team environment with quality-focused delivery ethos

Contact

If this could be your the career move for you, please contact Alex at Calibre Search Manchester -

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Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business