Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant

Yorkshire; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Company pension

Flexible working

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Leeds seeks a Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant to lead projects and deliver contaminated land and ground investigation work from assessment through remediation and validation. You will manage Phase 1/2 studies, reports, remediation strategies and supervise junior staff.

The role offers a competitive salary, career progression, a supportive team and flexibility, with a strong emphasis on technical leadership and client liaison in a growing multidisciplinary practice.

Qualifications

• Around 10 years' experience in geoenvironmental or contaminated land consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of Phase 1 and Phase 2 site investigations and remediation.
• Full UK driving licence; Chartered status or working towards chartership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering Phase 1 Desk Studies and Preliminary Risk Assessments.
• Overseeing Phase 2 Site Investigations and ground investigation programmes.
• Managing contaminated land assessments and reporting.
• Developing remediation strategies and supervising validation works.
• Mentoring junior consultants and supporting business development.

Skills

Project leadership

Report writing

Communication

Mentoring juniors

Education

Geology degree

Tools

Ground investigation techniques

Job description

Engineeringpermanent# Senior Geoenvironmental ConsultantPenguin Recruitment Ltd Leeds £50,000 - £65,000Posted 9 Nov 2026(3 days ago)Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity We are currently working with a well-established and growing multidisciplinary consultancy who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant to join their team in Leeds. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced geoenvironmental professional with around 10 years' industry experience who is looking to take on a senior technical role, lead projects and play an important part in the continued growth of the business. You will be involved in a diverse range of projects across the residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure sectors, taking responsibility for the delivery of contaminated land and ground investigation projects from initial assessment through to remediation and validation. Key Responsibilities Managing and delivering Phase 1 Desk Studies and Preliminary Risk Assessments. Overseeing Phase 2 Site Investigations and ground investigation programmes. Managing contaminated land assessments, including soil and groundwater risk assessments. Preparing and reviewing factual and interpretative reports. Developing remediation strategies and overseeing remediation and validation works. Providing technical guidance and support to junior and graduate consultants. Managing project budgets, programmes and resources. Liaising with clients, regulators, contractors and other project stakeholders. Supporting business development activities and developing client relationships. Ensuring projects are delivered to the highest technical and commercial standards. About You A degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline. Around 10 years' experience within a geoenvironmental or contaminated land consultancy. Strong technical knowledge of contaminated land assessment and remediation. Extensive experience delivering Phase 1 and Phase 2 site investigations. Experience managing projects and overseeing technical delivery. Strong report writing and communication skills. Experience mentoring and developing junior members of staff. A full UK driving licence. Chartered status or working towards chartership (desirable). What's on Offer? Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Excellent opportunities for career progression. A varied portfolio of interesting and technically challenging projects. Support towards professional development and chartership. Opportunity to take on a senior technical and leadership role. A collaborative and supportive working environment. Company pension scheme. Generous annual leave allowance. Flexible working arrangements and additional company benefits. Interested? If you're an experienced Geoenvironmental Consultant with around 10 years' experience and are looking for your next challenge in Leeds, we'd love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to join an established consultancy where you can take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and play a key role in the growth of the geoenvironmental team. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion to find out more.This is a summary. View the full job description and apply on the employer's site.