Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer in Leeds)

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer in Leeds to oversee fieldwork and manage complex projects. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of UK site investigation techniques and a relevant degree. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a company car. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving license. Join a sociable team and take on significant responsibilities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Company car and travel allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in geotechnical and/or geo-environmental roles.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Ability to commute to the Leeds office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fieldwork and coordinate ground investigation activities.
• Produce high-quality technical reports.
• Support junior staff and ensure project delivery.

Skills

Knowledge of UK site investigation techniques

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, or Geotechnical/Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer

Reference: BY94623

Location: Leeds

Salary: £27,000 - £35,000

Are you an experienced Geo-Environmental Engineer in the Leeds area ready to progress into a more senior role? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering contractor and lead a range of complex, high-profile projects across the North. With a strong reputation in the ground investigation sector, the company offers a supportive environment to further develop your technical expertise, broaden your professional network and take the next step in your career.

The Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer role offers:

• Competitive salary (£32,000-£45,000).
• Comprehensive benefits package and enhanced pension scheme.
• Company car and travel allowance.
• Opportunity to take technical ownership of diverse and challenging projects alongside a sociable, expert team.
• Regular client‑facing responsibilities and the chance to build lasting relationships.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer role:

• Overseeing fieldwork and coordinating ground investigation activities.
• Producing high-quality technical reports.
• Managing and reviewing desktop studies, groundwater and gas monitoring, soil and rock sampling, and borehole logging.
• Supporting junior staff and ensuring project delivery to industry standards.

Requirements to be considered as a Senior Geo-Environmental Engineer:

• Strong knowledge of UK site investigation techniques from geotechnical and/or geo-environmental roles.
• A relevant degree such as Geology, Environmental Engineering, or Geotechnical/Civil Engineering.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to commute to the Leeds office.
• Full right to work in the UK.

We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.