Senior Geo-environmental Engineer – Ground Investigation Team. Salary – £40k+ (subject to[...]

Soiltechnics Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to lead their Ground Investigation team. This role involves managing a small team to deliver high-quality projects while providing technical excellence across various industries. With a focus on professional development, the company supports its employees in achieving relevant charterships and accreditations. The position requires a mix of office-based work and field visits, ensuring a dynamic work environment. Join a team that values leadership at all levels and fosters a diverse and inclusive workforce, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Paid travel and expenses

Mentoring programme for progression to chartership

Paid professional membership of a chartership body

Use of company vehicles for site visits

Company profit sharing scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the relevant industry with a degree.
• Experience in land contamination and geotechnical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver high-quality Ground Investigation projects.
• Provide technical excellence and sustainable solutions to clients.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Motivational Skills

Land Contamination Risk Assessment

Geotechnical Analysis

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

The role

We are looking for a driven, Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer to lead our Ground Investigation team in Manchester. You will be leading a small team of engineers to deliver high quality Ground Investigation projects of varying scale and complexity. Supported by our geotechnical and land quality specialists, you will be providing technical excellence and sustainable solutions to our clients across a broad range of industries and developments.

The Ground Investigation teams are multidisciplinary, covering factual reporting, contaminated land risk assessments and geotechnical appraisal. A good basis in these topics as well as experience in managing people and demonstratable leadership skills is essential.

A degree of fieldwork, including training and site visits, will be expected as part of the role, though as a guide, it is envisaged at least 80% of the role will be office-based. For any required visits, vehicles for travel are provided by the company although you will need to be able to attend our offices and have a full driving license.

We believe in leadership at all levels, and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a Senior Geo-environmental Engineer, you will join our experienced team where continued professional development, training, and mentoring is integral to our work. As well as training others, we actively encourage CPD and you will be supported to work towards relevant charterships or accreditations to support your areas of interest and specialities as they develop.

What we need from you

1. Minimum 5 years in relevant industry
2. A relevant degree
3. Relevant chartership or working towards it
4. A good understanding of land contamination risk assessment
5. A good understanding of geotechnical analysis
6. Good communication skills (written and verbal)
7. Proactive and positive attitude
8. Problem solving ability
9. Motivational skills
10. Demonstratable management, leadership and mentoring skills
11. Full driving license

What we offer:

1. Competitive salary
2. 25 days annual leave (full time employment entitlement) plus bank holidays
3. Private health insurance
4. Paid travel and expenses
5. Mentoring programme for progression to chartership
6. Paid professional membership of a chartership body
7. Use of company vehicles for site visits
8. Company profit sharing scheme