Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the geoenvironmental sector is seeking a Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer / Engineering Geologist. The role involves preparing assessments, managing projects, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities for professional development and training. The position is primarily office-based with some site work and offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in geoenvironmental engineering or related field.
• Strong technical understanding of investigation techniques.
• Ability to manage projects and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Preparing quotes and maintaining client relationships.
• Conducting Phase I and II assessments and producing reports.
• Supervising site investigations and conducting soil sampling.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Technical Report Writing

Environmental Monitoring

Geotechnical Analysis

Mentoring

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Geoenvironmental Engineer / Engineering Geologist

Category: Geoenvironmental

Department: Training – Full training provided for all aspects of the role

Location: Primarily office-based with occasional site work as required

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional on-site work
• Mileage reimbursement provided
• Company vehicle may be available in certain circumstances

Level/Salary Range: To be confirmed

Position Type: Full-time

Role and Responsibilities

This role is primarily office-based, with some site work depending on workload and staffing needs. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing quotes and maintaining client relationships
• Conducting Phase I Preliminary Risk Assessments
• Producing Phase II Site Investigation Reports
• Writing environmental and geotechnical reports (factual and interpretative)
• Creating Conceptual Site Models (CSM) and contaminated land risk assessments
• Developing remediation strategies and validation reports (for gas and land contamination)
• Conducting Coal Mining Risk Assessments and Soakaway Reports
• Scheduling soil testing for contamination and geotechnical analysis
• Applying knowledge of investigation techniques with strong technical understanding
• Mentoring junior staff and providing supervision
• Managing projects effectively to meet deadlines
• Collaborating within the team and working closely with clients, regulators, and stakeholders
• Supervising site investigations, including soil and rock logging to British and European standards
• Conducting soil sampling for environmental and geotechnical purposes
• Performing environmental monitoring
• Assisting with general office tasks as needed

Training and Development

Additional training will be provided as required to support professional growth. The company is committed to investing in its employees and providing opportunities for career development.