Senior Geoenvironmental Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to lead geo-environmental and contaminated land projects, mentor juniors, and develop client relationships. The role focuses on managing investigations from inception through reporting and remediation, with emphasis on delivering high-quality outcomes.

The position offers a senior technical pathway within a growing team and opportunities to shape project portfolios and progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in geo-environmental or contaminated land consultancy.
• Strong Phase 1 and Phase 2 investigations experience.
• Knowledge of contaminated land legislation and guidance.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering geo-environmental projects from inception through to completion.
• Preparing and reviewing Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Site Investigations and interpretative reports.
• Overseeing and supervising ground investigations.
• Undertaking contaminated land risk assessments and remediation strategies.
• Interpreting soil, groundwater and gas monitoring data.
• Providing technical advice and recommendations to clients.
• Managing project budgets, programmes and resources.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators and other project stakeholders.

Skills

Phase 1 Investigations

Phase 2 Investigations

Report writing

Client relationship management

Project budgeting

Mentoring junior team

Stakeholder liaison

Full UK driving licence

Education

Geology or Environmental Science degree

Chartered status / working toward chartership (advantageous)

Job description

Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Geo-Environmental Consultant to join a growing consultancy based in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to take on a senior role within an established team, working on a varied portfolio of geo-environmental and contaminated land projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing projects from initial investigation through to reporting and remediation, while supporting junior team members and developing client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering geo-environmental projects from inception through to completion.
• Preparing and reviewing Phase 1 Desk Studies, Phase 2 Site Investigations and interpretative reports.
• Overseeing and supervising ground investigations.
• Undertaking contaminated land risk assessments and remediation strategies.
• Interpreting soil, groundwater and gas monitoring data.
• Providing technical advice and recommendations to clients.
• Managing project budgets, programmes and resources.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.
• Liaising with clients, contractors, regulators and other project stakeholders.

Requirements

• A degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working within a geo-environmental or contaminated land consultancy.
• Strong experience in Phase 1 and Phase 2 investigations.
• Experience producing and reviewing factual and interpretative reports.
• Good understanding of contaminated land legislation and guidance.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Chartered status (CGeol, CEnv or equivalent) or working towards chartership would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to take on a senior technical role.
• Varied and interesting project portfolio.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Professional development and chartership support.
• Supportive and experienced team environment.
• Opportunity to develop client relationships and help shape the growth of the team.